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 4296544 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298520 epoch_slot_no: 120 block_no: 4296367 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1466 time: 2020-06-14 22:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cc69d14d6b13758d9fedf3d471b7f326c853ca0827df4a78383666eb2ae2915Block Operator
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