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 4296902 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4298878 epoch_slot_no: 478 block_no: 4296725 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2250 time: 2020-06-15 00:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fb8f5c3f9a730107407516f65a76abe95b49d963ded6c9a1f45136da56e3d2fBlock Operator
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