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 4297243 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299219 epoch_slot_no: 819 block_no: 4297066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1636 time: 2020-06-15 02:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaec8d7daae4176bbf55e42eeb8cedbd59ea9f766692519d24cb65771d853237aBlock Operator
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