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 4292804 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294779 epoch_slot_no: 17979 block_no: 4292627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1171 time: 2020-06-14 01:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d9b3a05980f4855ef6eafd9f93bc0beaa3f3d075d6b872aec6934880787f92dBlock Operator
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