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 4297037 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299013 epoch_slot_no: 613 block_no: 4296860 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-06-15 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3cda64b8988b409655e7b239ba8944b3c5fed1f9c5bd14a46101240cf747ea77Block Operator
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