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 4293512 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295487 epoch_slot_no: 18687 block_no: 4293335 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3947 time: 2020-06-14 05:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb10e78d8a3af821932e23a815b00939f0b323f38f77cf402fb0f6fc70e712b2cBlock Operator
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