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 4293055 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4295030 epoch_slot_no: 18230 block_no: 4292878 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3394 time: 2020-06-14 03:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xede2d068a9e1f30c0d4399f1173c27d8cd30c86f70d9721496e066571a90a7c4Block Operator
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