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 4297385 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299361 epoch_slot_no: 961 block_no: 4297208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2158 time: 2020-06-15 03:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bc0fdc4565db7808a320d5cdec32e07e6af735be7eda0c6ef06d4b8fbe086c1Block Operator
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