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 4297563 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299539 epoch_slot_no: 1139 block_no: 4297386 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2852 time: 2020-06-15 04:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd435ed55bbab8aaec9e52474032376534e16034dfd8ac5f5b69da7616ca2e1faBlock Operator
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