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 4294456 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296431 epoch_slot_no: 19631 block_no: 4294279 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2344 time: 2020-06-14 10:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0f586f8ff61219b1e694587b6179c1a8778e6321669a8006d8f9e26a780ca73Block Operator
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