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 4292761 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4294736 epoch_slot_no: 17936 block_no: 4292584 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2320 time: 2020-06-14 01:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0561f5b78de99b57a6d91f553c27a37b35d670d2c03e0f7b304a98ff900101Block Operator
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