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 4293160 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295135 epoch_slot_no: 18335 block_no: 4292983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2020-06-14 03:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9f1758d761a51cfb92c7387c32d02a52d0c2bddb6997dcadf091f17d2b88a63Block Operator
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