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 4297992 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299968 epoch_slot_no: 1568 block_no: 4297815 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1438 time: 2020-06-15 06:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x522818bd3e1b030bd3876035243d3c714297d806d69afe9064a6c8bdea7fc1c1Block Operator
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