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 4293037 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295012 epoch_slot_no: 18212 block_no: 4292860 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3629 time: 2020-06-14 02:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd87b6f331d098d123aa018700d970487c0b0b05cafb80267730bf25bf2e02043Block Operator
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