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 4293836 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4295811 epoch_slot_no: 19011 block_no: 4293659 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2099 time: 2020-06-14 07:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf377c440f2c60e2427ef079140239792c5a68554884134517b07335e07c8adddBlock Operator
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