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 4297791 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4299767 epoch_slot_no: 1367 block_no: 4297614 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2218 time: 2020-06-15 05:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1de26986970853876c88691516ee80556634d56a4a134a973ac2362c071e9d60Block Operator
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