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 4294347 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296322 epoch_slot_no: 19522 block_no: 4294170 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-14 10:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a69c7e71a025e2d6adc8aff2b157c657c43e9b3b7ad4fc3b1d4f3772de9ba62Block Operator
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