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 4297371 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4299347 epoch_slot_no: 947 block_no: 4297194 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5470 time: 2020-06-15 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8cc8853f2ca6bf2cf7e43d8df5d709ecc97d5d4a5ae417954374612f9cada03Block Operator
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