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 4292976 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4294951 epoch_slot_no: 18151 block_no: 4292799 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2543 time: 2020-06-14 02:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f61cc81f4ced7a455f6407521b2a791170db33ce1a4827d0026e2f3f156187Block Operator
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