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 4293742 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4295717 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 4293565 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 18086 time: 2020-06-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23737c0cbbf492f01d185bc07e6c811f4755b5ad1912f14d1294025f2ac6d6f4Block Operator
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