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 4297390 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299366 epoch_slot_no: 966 block_no: 4297213 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1830 time: 2020-06-15 03:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e1dc5f4e1dd90e55ab693f4c8d5567bc96c5115b321f70cb9990347b3551c7Block Operator
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