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 4297102 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299078 epoch_slot_no: 678 block_no: 4296925 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2171 time: 2020-06-15 01:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d3c6761e04e22c56271b7ee1bca87953b29a1fd59523fdb29fb2ca42b7b70ceBlock Operator
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