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 4296885 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298861 epoch_slot_no: 461 block_no: 4296708 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-15 00:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x78ecb6da2ccc96829f6395c97cb371829857b7f76666454bcb2c7c64eaf87688Block Operator
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