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 4297990 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4299966 epoch_slot_no: 1566 block_no: 4297813 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3665 time: 2020-06-15 06:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3077824628daf549bd6c2ca3de2d0f436457cfce69c28ca49a50be7ac4813e5Block Operator
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