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 4294104 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296079 epoch_slot_no: 19279 block_no: 4293927 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-14 08:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca68dcea9f86d09f479fe3d25bebc4a3514b3326fafbd4333a1565d7397c3532Block Operator
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