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 4297378 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4299354 epoch_slot_no: 954 block_no: 4297201 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1992 time: 2020-06-15 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x458e49a41c6cba0d6f9ee543fec8e53ea1b69280f91a39838c4276e782ffdd99Block Operator
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