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 4297814 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299790 epoch_slot_no: 1390 block_no: 4297637 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1237 time: 2020-06-15 05:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe87b132d7c0332172cf432ea20d92f5efeba67a7949477fae118761ae116790dBlock Operator
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