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 4294289 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296264 epoch_slot_no: 19464 block_no: 4294112 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1796 time: 2020-06-14 09:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a1b71c737f610fd6850c53b8f86411807c77671b1a6e6d4dad7013c0ff6d09Block Operator
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