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 4294282 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4296257 epoch_slot_no: 19457 block_no: 4294105 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7634 time: 2020-06-14 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0325955f7592cf2ff0920366601a8ce850dc3fd346ea139ce9228f928344469Block Operator
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