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 4296009 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4297984 epoch_slot_no: 21184 block_no: 4295832 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2020-06-14 19:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9b1e2ea730703d49d86c590ce667113943bf8ca9e7c622d3ff6da9a3f15a4b3Block Operator
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