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 4296652 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298628 epoch_slot_no: 228 block_no: 4296475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1524 time: 2020-06-14 23:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c707ad163f1f9b2cfd68660001afaa9e8d4b12937e529e1fb35b6ed193de3f3Block Operator
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