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 4297948 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299924 epoch_slot_no: 1524 block_no: 4297771 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-15 06:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe10c4bf773c1f2222234bbc78329b594e637ca5a5ddb4eaee12ae5b7faa431d0Block Operator
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