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 4294472 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296447 epoch_slot_no: 19647 block_no: 4294295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1644 time: 2020-06-14 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4da24854035b0531767080c6962b0e1ab195e90ff2a523b7049088c903494a42Block Operator
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