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 4297594 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299570 epoch_slot_no: 1170 block_no: 4297417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1208 time: 2020-06-15 04:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0bb95188ab934a4f8db6728fe6c52b83c473d8ce1759871c9060094f1e5b05bBlock Operator
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