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 4294919 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4296894 epoch_slot_no: 20094 block_no: 4294742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1459 time: 2020-06-14 13:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3792960ab463216f1cef7617d4050046649eead99e0520b81ea70ec9c671adf1Block Operator
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