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 4296418 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298393 epoch_slot_no: 21593 block_no: 4296241 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-14 21:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1fa433d3d8aa35c3755cfd4a84400b0e1d6c59c2f0dec9541718aedab8a9131Block Operator
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