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 4294506 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296481 epoch_slot_no: 19681 block_no: 4294329 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-14 11:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ab11f72c644d042fe19dacd904ad4a1b62805f44d82f9ff74bb1796e34a2242Block Operator
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