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 4293320 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295295 epoch_slot_no: 18495 block_no: 4293143 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-06-14 04:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5284e667146d6b9ca651ac1a4b675411f755549fa7ee4d6ab3c94a3805957f2fBlock Operator
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