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 4297905 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4299881 epoch_slot_no: 1481 block_no: 4297728 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1812 time: 2020-06-15 05:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12533f09b084b93ab89886f8ee022be2429742fea1eed7b687708056e3d318cfBlock Operator
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