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 4297321 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299297 epoch_slot_no: 897 block_no: 4297144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2773 time: 2020-06-15 02:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d196222fde6797ac99cbbc978841b4a9cb0e249e8b44a9676b143c1d9040267Block Operator
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