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 4296236 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298211 epoch_slot_no: 21411 block_no: 4296059 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-14 20:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9191776e71e10f54a7540ae66b95c9ee4cf2da24b012cdad359bb1d2135a927Block Operator
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