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 4297402 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299378 epoch_slot_no: 978 block_no: 4297225 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2986 time: 2020-06-15 03:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8995e7df02dc17e7de63fe0588a66465e28c8887aee5f45b2d9b24cb7cb27350Block Operator
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