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 4297434 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299410 epoch_slot_no: 1010 block_no: 4297257 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2341 time: 2020-06-15 03:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0e82e4adcb108dbed1a9e479d179c03001c1a033a40517a97284b45c2eef992Block Operator
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