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 4293460 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295435 epoch_slot_no: 18635 block_no: 4293283 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-14 05:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9d78163387d310ec07d1f866a88912f2e8d1ad1e164cc3e5104bdc0d2563df9Block Operator
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