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 4297809 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299785 epoch_slot_no: 1385 block_no: 4297632 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1290 time: 2020-06-15 05:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa372a8e7fd63ed291107c5f8ce8aefca187cbc1ed0faf81226504c376aa7897Block Operator
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