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 4297711 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299687 epoch_slot_no: 1287 block_no: 4297534 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2020-06-15 04:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37ba08e410acee5092a401e3cf2b67b34310ced6a075e2c98ca9b0f66afe185bBlock Operator
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