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 4296939 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298915 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 4296762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1968 time: 2020-06-15 00:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x480a38038ba04d6d121b40ed7cf0022e92ebe1719e68a8b26fbe3a17a8f8d024Block Operator
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