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 4298012 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4299988 epoch_slot_no: 1588 block_no: 4297835 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14305 time: 2020-06-15 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7be052ed670d6ca5232508dea33fbc71ed65878778f591205cd353094e62586Block Operator
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