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 4296159 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298134 epoch_slot_no: 21334 block_no: 4295982 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1439 time: 2020-06-14 20:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b8efc0c6de22f822320d5ec825a7428cc27bf33b9261f0af0c876ffc6fca278Block Operator
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