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 4298014 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4299990 epoch_slot_no: 1590 block_no: 4297837 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2020-06-15 06:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2155bf72f5c34d9c2f1b76a1db41efe6f5e8a6eef61491a9b232a36aa92b03c8Block Operator
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