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 4297947 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4299923 epoch_slot_no: 1523 block_no: 4297770 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 06:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc3d6bfb0fef7e2ff030e94648ef8fcc11573f8f67d4c6c3316116db3d3b98cBlock Operator
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