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 4296554 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298530 epoch_slot_no: 130 block_no: 4296377 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2538 time: 2020-06-14 22:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde15cd15e85e09f2d756cf097748b6c0a0c0a4b3bfd6b69b320f4bc4c58a575fBlock Operator
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