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 4294950 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296925 epoch_slot_no: 20125 block_no: 4294773 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1442 time: 2020-06-14 13:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97aca502f728c6235d0b287a6de2b1d796b49bc47f6a9b420909bb7f5208cba1Block Operator
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