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 4294339 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4296314 epoch_slot_no: 19514 block_no: 4294162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1506 time: 2020-06-14 10:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7d55ec69dc8e3e8d45c0f026e8b5cce57e6745d460587c7afd9010d10d50633Block Operator
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