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 4297187 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299163 epoch_slot_no: 763 block_no: 4297010 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2586 time: 2020-06-15 01:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2f1d628136fe53bd0afcb11adf9eee36a8516127e41cb54e43d28f3823aba0cBlock Operator
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