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 4294072 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296047 epoch_slot_no: 19247 block_no: 4293895 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2682 time: 2020-06-14 08:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07d3876c312871b44af3427da6d0c0f1c81977c17b95aed8df39174772cac0b4Block Operator
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