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 4297460 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4299436 epoch_slot_no: 1036 block_no: 4297283 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2069 time: 2020-06-15 03:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x386dc6f59f3fad6e45fae0c890c4ad6fdb61951f1d6533f82d64a29ea29d3e0dBlock Operator
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