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 4293780 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4295755 epoch_slot_no: 18955 block_no: 4293603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2796 time: 2020-06-14 07:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd044bbc20e8bcab0d6cf789b93a64751ee0ee14af470f21b22c8cc4bf1e80a1Block Operator
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