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 4296842 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298818 epoch_slot_no: 418 block_no: 4296665 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1590 time: 2020-06-15 00:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d5ef34ac877b91b601a803c89ba6ee9c50dca5a8abd9a3188f0ad4b29130a91Block Operator
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