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 4297853 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299829 epoch_slot_no: 1429 block_no: 4297676 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2553 time: 2020-06-15 05:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8da231103cef83c5059232dc4dd76a55006fc2cdb19b8684160cff52da0e66cBlock Operator
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