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 4293267 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295242 epoch_slot_no: 18442 block_no: 4293090 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-14 04:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x954930e856ac81aee268cb90b67a3d32353259f6931a3eeae075c5f3c64b6e74Block Operator
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