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 4292726 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294701 epoch_slot_no: 17901 block_no: 4292549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1581 time: 2020-06-14 01:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e09b8351bbd7b587853934970de479dfbadd4f34d01c0ec16d57a501af99a5eBlock Operator
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