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 4293502 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295477 epoch_slot_no: 18677 block_no: 4293325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-14 05:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d1d1a46c7f475d3537a7e27cd6df25cc6d0149787033a351b4699713f0cd1b3Block Operator
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