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 4296214 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298189 epoch_slot_no: 21389 block_no: 4296037 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1492 time: 2020-06-14 20:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb794f184d3aeadb8225052d380d145ad46e921e1d2ae3355a06fda9c6c8d84d8Block Operator
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