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 4297158 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299134 epoch_slot_no: 734 block_no: 4296981 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-15 01:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f8ceca476c5e94bcadda894255870b59a300ce062d821749545cf04648aee21Block Operator
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