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 4297408 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299384 epoch_slot_no: 984 block_no: 4297231 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6393 time: 2020-06-15 03:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61092b1ffc0e2ff8f06d3428fd68a13ad1db4e6c3ea406cd2c031c1b25f05dbbBlock Operator
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