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 4297130 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299106 epoch_slot_no: 706 block_no: 4296953 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2209 time: 2020-06-15 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40aa484983df5b0519a3bcd31162205f63bd78a140af18a8bc97bdd333763d37Block Operator
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