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 4296982 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4298958 epoch_slot_no: 558 block_no: 4296805 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2262 time: 2020-06-15 00:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73ae10761d5438a6545bb8c5550978d39daaf5f513fb6cc8fd509ac51fb6f84aBlock Operator
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