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 4293137 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295112 epoch_slot_no: 18312 block_no: 4292960 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-06-14 03:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1fc1858ab076f1ddb0ed02c8f8f3d68defe295b7ee5b7577cd81984357f0513Block Operator
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