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 4293168 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295143 epoch_slot_no: 18343 block_no: 4292991 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2575 time: 2020-06-14 03:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3305e68db17eb171bbdc69da643be501e1111793336254e5979d188ade4e2af0Block Operator
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