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 4296085 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298060 epoch_slot_no: 21260 block_no: 4295908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1196 time: 2020-06-14 19:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e8c132d06dd6ae121cf9c3fa32d138d15e84f4c4f8eba1833c5119135f77881Block Operator
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