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 4297364 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299340 epoch_slot_no: 940 block_no: 4297187 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2380 time: 2020-06-15 02:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x510ca7e3ca2a75003ed1c6db398c55b16eb5a31e85337b1ff75ab3a413b8e32aBlock Operator
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