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 4297020 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298996 epoch_slot_no: 596 block_no: 4296843 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-15 01:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59dfbfd337c2e37bea21cc884fe26b3873f1afb3a25236a66bfa659ac00c92d7Block Operator
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