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 4297168 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299144 epoch_slot_no: 744 block_no: 4296991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-15 01:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb97525a49ff685e38d0713e6c3026d59a6bc1a468ee084d24bc77623f02f814bBlock Operator
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