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 4297611 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299587 epoch_slot_no: 1187 block_no: 4297434 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1943 time: 2020-06-15 04:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8ce173bf805ad8883095424f9afa975f1f26c907297f3226cc9e8629c6e379cBlock Operator
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