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 4296737 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298713 epoch_slot_no: 313 block_no: 4296560 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3012 time: 2020-06-14 23:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70ebae333a75632e606773db760f28dd061f8fe456b974709a4bbe61656a612dBlock Operator
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