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 4294677 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4296652 epoch_slot_no: 19852 block_no: 4294500 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-06-14 12:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92b6b68b2d86b409ddee33c8af387a581a1da17752c594714a3b4a323b6c20d4Block Operator
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