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 4294552 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4296527 epoch_slot_no: 19727 block_no: 4294375 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3046 time: 2020-06-14 11:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe416d7d15f9742a2c16e5c1c8a782a5e8957fa59b054f35c260cd0fbbae0779aBlock Operator
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