A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4292630 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294605 epoch_slot_no: 17805 block_no: 4292453 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-14 00:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c8c49a6ccf662693e0d4d834de85bc31b7dc7d5ea37a8d6377e5ad872075d07Block Operator
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