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 4296700 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298676 epoch_slot_no: 276 block_no: 4296523 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-14 23:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30e601b577d644953cc508c1865b151241b62274ae44d304b8c25b778de4d7d1Block Operator
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