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 4297684 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299660 epoch_slot_no: 1260 block_no: 4297507 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-15 04:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca8b7204c5668e99168b8a8b4ab2cbacbc829955ccc970c0d91d3a7628ee4bfdBlock Operator
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