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 4297871 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299847 epoch_slot_no: 1447 block_no: 4297694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1496 time: 2020-06-15 05:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7b78d1a87c0b42d56cc45a0c428569a77e261b48fd6b805087fc1eaf4567d04Block Operator
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