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 4293260 Details
Epoch: 198Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 4295235
epoch_slot_no: 18435
block_no: 4293083
slot_leader_id: 4
size: 1102
time: 2020-06-14 04:09:51
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x9170d8e63d68da20850e0362113253d99bddb37c37f1ac33dd6d67a205a2ef53
Block Operator
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