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 4293528 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4295503 epoch_slot_no: 18703 block_no: 4293351 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3207 time: 2020-06-14 05:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab27b6eebfb5b3a4083089156cff2d503c467419de28d84e07cd7bb76ed47786Block Operator
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