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 4293493 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295468 epoch_slot_no: 18668 block_no: 4293316 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2042 time: 2020-06-14 05:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb84f37f3811cbdd3ff491eac401df53f7249675b1c1bdd7234a87b715abe8b8Block Operator
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