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 4297738 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299714 epoch_slot_no: 1314 block_no: 4297561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2020-06-15 05:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0afa5f8e2edd5e460c2fda2569da59f2494b06e21a87f7270335bd634cf7b07bBlock Operator
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