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 4294587 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4296562 epoch_slot_no: 19762 block_no: 4294410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1538 time: 2020-06-14 11:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc451a16ff25726aa42ad8c73220f6464e4d8c57965a68cdf9a7180ee1b0ea843Block Operator
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