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 4296193 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298168 epoch_slot_no: 21368 block_no: 4296016 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-14 20:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7303a98d43f3eb2d8a3f73d3b203e5999852c60f254cc5ecb5c7a1583a8e725aBlock Operator
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