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 4296042 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298017 epoch_slot_no: 21217 block_no: 4295865 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1976 time: 2020-06-14 19:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69d1ed5f40b61fb4044866d40b5a176c47665441fbd388c78df73f0fbef88424Block Operator
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