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 4296660 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298636 epoch_slot_no: 236 block_no: 4296483 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1310 time: 2020-06-14 23:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59e798c6a0fbdee0dd58fb6695942be498d160f92c55683a5c484bb5b94e2d71Block Operator
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