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 4294140 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4296115 epoch_slot_no: 19315 block_no: 4293963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-14 09:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71a00426c822e698d7ad804691ec33b9df8a475fd274f1e76949b3326b9f07cBlock Operator
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