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 4293783 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295758 epoch_slot_no: 18958 block_no: 4293606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2081 time: 2020-06-14 07:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c701fad86d3beddd4373bc249bfdb5115832dc35d6d9f2ce32b4bb029df3c05Block Operator
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