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 4296123 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298098 epoch_slot_no: 21298 block_no: 4295946 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1414 time: 2020-06-14 20:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc313a8cd4388dac9b40300f68f4d123cfb91507188b3155d6451700a7b7bdabfBlock Operator
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