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 4293771 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295746 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 4293594 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4615 time: 2020-06-14 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73b80ea1753cf4e42ed4492068e43694e0ef515ad202a30dd63bf6faa52975cBlock Operator
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