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 4296441 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4298417 epoch_slot_no: 17 block_no: 4296264 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6899 time: 2020-06-14 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2fed2b9de258ac9531af4157485f22f5d4189ca73f28e02d591fefeafc3d416Block Operator
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