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 4296260 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4298235 epoch_slot_no: 21435 block_no: 4296083 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1610 time: 2020-06-14 20:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x040da99555e81c770956d6141ed72f21798b2f00ce5a08eb1fd47c4876f474edBlock Operator
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