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 4297731 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4299707 epoch_slot_no: 1307 block_no: 4297554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4810 time: 2020-06-15 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaef93aed4446408fec13e3b7bbba8f4f28fe28142a26dd1f98fdfd96155a6686Block Operator
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