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 4297191 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4299167 epoch_slot_no: 767 block_no: 4297014 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 13133 time: 2020-06-15 02:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb39f4158bce97531d3d0bb5d4d41056a306e8876a0233b370c3174a386aa7afaBlock Operator
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