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 4297907 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299883 epoch_slot_no: 1483 block_no: 4297730 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-06-15 05:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb863f5db3272de03f2440d88c897c11bb5a2b7608b00b97c10fb40f227c98175Block Operator
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