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 4297367 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299343 epoch_slot_no: 943 block_no: 4297190 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1508 time: 2020-06-15 02:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48bf50f684a0edcb404900e73f8b5293b234ee7f9b2dbe636444c2ac471af4e4Block Operator
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