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 4297909 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299885 epoch_slot_no: 1485 block_no: 4297732 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2020-06-15 05:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcc3c720cd30a71e4d305574ad00c24052d7a6d5ed6c3099a18156dcc4e30eafBlock Operator
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