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 4294756 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296731 epoch_slot_no: 19931 block_no: 4294579 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-14 12:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a04a18fe3a3f8bb546f7c5c3a547b98ad4771cc9e78aadfd78a68373f68efcBlock Operator
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