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 4293081 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4295056 epoch_slot_no: 18256 block_no: 4292904 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3329 time: 2020-06-14 03:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbba703ea83d4548e43fa60d0ce3b590b168286adec3f870911b1303ca978e725Block Operator
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