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 4297899 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4299875 epoch_slot_no: 1475 block_no: 4297722 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2076 time: 2020-06-15 05:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe05d0893a84f8250eac5bc51bdf82d29b83cfa000742a17c80d19a5e2d8b73cbBlock Operator
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