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 4293244 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295219 epoch_slot_no: 18419 block_no: 4293067 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2020-06-14 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa428eaf85eddb99794f68d9ba83b2cf73cea01c5da3597febd2b19e04f1e6766Block Operator
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