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 4293562 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4295537 epoch_slot_no: 18737 block_no: 4293385 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8635 time: 2020-06-14 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a8d1eca6762b4eeee5f219d050f41ef5035d78d9f5736192a57f150a022b368Block Operator
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