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 4296074 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298049 epoch_slot_no: 21249 block_no: 4295897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3392 time: 2020-06-14 19:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c83320acf1404e78b7a6b5b4bdd8e52db92f7ccff5e4750d3616bbf5b1b5aa7Block Operator
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