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 4297132 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299108 epoch_slot_no: 708 block_no: 4296955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 01:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb5909bb9d84d07c539d70d21b163cdc77a54a47e3c1bd1bf3f820193e6291f7Block Operator
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