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 4297588 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299564 epoch_slot_no: 1164 block_no: 4297411 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8890f22aa7df545f785d3ec160f8c77d05582ce6f564bcf4943844babd0ca69aBlock Operator
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