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 4296621 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4298597 epoch_slot_no: 197 block_no: 4296444 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7672 time: 2020-06-14 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ecb8f62c56861b9f7985b5c29a7f2203ba587de85779cfee7dff37dce449197Block Operator
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