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 4296177 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298152 epoch_slot_no: 21352 block_no: 4296000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-06-14 20:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979d9fbb58f4b128c2c082df06044743a57267646b31675fe4060ef65f1d232dBlock Operator
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