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 4297273 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299249 epoch_slot_no: 849 block_no: 4297096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3159 time: 2020-06-15 02:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd02569d8b47a235eae101b76ede425bf26d23c112ffc1511e8e314e6fad7cf7Block Operator
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