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 4292818 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4294793 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 4292641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1794 time: 2020-06-14 01:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa45d635b8cdf0f0dd0c5070dccdd3fa48db0874a7a36fc7c7b9d8cd4771d8d5eBlock Operator
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