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 4296666 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298642 epoch_slot_no: 242 block_no: 4296489 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 957 time: 2020-06-14 23:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb05af8e6eb72fb8d8a9f4f595f7a3d1e3a3cb7199a2c3d12145b75aee82abd93Block Operator
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