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 4297161 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4299137 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 4296984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11315 time: 2020-06-15 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e8cbb5444a6abfdd13a8e34b3aaa240e51d10951af7d425391acf96af264691Block Operator
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