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 4297902 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299878 epoch_slot_no: 1478 block_no: 4297725 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3123 time: 2020-06-15 05:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b5af4174d2d0da736e77643bbf4f4eec6eff74d27d111d12013d4fb58c17101Block Operator
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