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 4296082 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4298057 epoch_slot_no: 21257 block_no: 4295905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 7278 time: 2020-06-14 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x265072768e0fa4449d486f47b7c38ea5b33b15d674a819d830fd7b00f4c61798Block Operator
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