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 4296863 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298839 epoch_slot_no: 439 block_no: 4296686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1946 time: 2020-06-15 00:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6949fd0285a3a497597763a15df1ac80bd2a28d4f5671132d79a4de0ee845d7dBlock Operator
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