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 4297623 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299599 epoch_slot_no: 1199 block_no: 4297446 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-15 04:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a1f83c91203ebe86352db2456796dd6f433ab37d694b454779bf33618c2c71Block Operator
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