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 4294056 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4296031 epoch_slot_no: 19231 block_no: 4293879 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1989 time: 2020-06-14 08:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71584a3887e63736eee1b5a6843ad1e0c732a2dee77ad6aa7a9d27a0c2398682Block Operator
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