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 4296414 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298389 epoch_slot_no: 21589 block_no: 4296237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-06-14 21:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e831bea413fca2c60abfa662d17d9e3b803bcc3fd20cc5052c5350caf53e48Block Operator
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