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 4293116 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295091 epoch_slot_no: 18291 block_no: 4292939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-14 03:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x761cf4b2558f60705158c390fe398b7cfb82140248fa60b2682369ff21b706c4Block Operator
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