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 4297427 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299403 epoch_slot_no: 1003 block_no: 4297250 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1645 time: 2020-06-15 03:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x287c7e0b0913d03b4af3f4379b2248b5ac50a2c571ca09b6565f7daa48304e70Block Operator
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