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 4297353 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299329 epoch_slot_no: 929 block_no: 4297176 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3409 time: 2020-06-15 02:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b2033925442fd133474b5905cfe38b911278f1fa04538cba27371c6b83c5e70Block Operator
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