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 4297281 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299257 epoch_slot_no: 857 block_no: 4297104 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-15 02:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6732f02b9c1269913d49766f67e01cbb73a7cdf91f860e6139d84fcb2a1a6cd2Block Operator
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