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 4296618 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298594 epoch_slot_no: 194 block_no: 4296441 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2185 time: 2020-06-14 22:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d683c6cdc0cbe9d2ca5aad1c1188fddff71b519719802dbfc263f2eb3b9d80Block Operator
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