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 4292741 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294716 epoch_slot_no: 17916 block_no: 4292564 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2368 time: 2020-06-14 01:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf09eed1b0660f3b41a5067f51747e65004c856302b3284f7de90c48e7e9371d3Block Operator
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