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 4294488 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296463 epoch_slot_no: 19663 block_no: 4294311 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2218 time: 2020-06-14 10:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3308a19ffe48c6af8d81b5067e2c2e03992cb6e2c777d70bfe9a833dc218a321Block Operator
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