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 4296482 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298458 epoch_slot_no: 58 block_no: 4296305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 994 time: 2020-06-14 22:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c77a29e430e70d9c76449573b1e1a7d4547cc6b3f62cecdaf0e98d7e1bfd9dbBlock Operator
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