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 4297312 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299288 epoch_slot_no: 888 block_no: 4297135 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2106 time: 2020-06-15 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fc5f2702f69f40c9d2ed1ccec09164e15ad0f1b5921a02bb98777946cd48e4aBlock Operator
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