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 4297475 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299451 epoch_slot_no: 1051 block_no: 4297298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-15 03:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad35af1a1d0a1cc3a9834cb21971e26b1c79b23d8a3381a43a9bbcebe4b57c9Block Operator
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