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 4292681 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294656 epoch_slot_no: 17856 block_no: 4292504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2028 time: 2020-06-14 00:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae1d14d2757aca5cdbc3f2100eeb87a3a9b460e0d8fd34a34ac339a92bbf029Block Operator
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