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 4297620 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4299596 epoch_slot_no: 1196 block_no: 4297443 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2956 time: 2020-06-15 04:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3dd7834fda5c6c30be5d3940110588f745254a02178bf9291b76106a29e3fcc4Block Operator
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