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 4293011 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4294986 epoch_slot_no: 18186 block_no: 4292834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-14 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb35b5890a2d8b4c003aa2e903da6ecf1fdc0ecf51d552a28d01ba268d2a4c895Block Operator
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