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 4297695 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299671 epoch_slot_no: 1271 block_no: 4297518 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 04:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a43ee7ffadcef72409e79fbb7f30d5ed847f5191f9a8b2c2d20dac73866dcc9Block Operator
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