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 4298028 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300004 epoch_slot_no: 1604 block_no: 4297851 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2066 time: 2020-06-15 06:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f684d6e7944a5ef6c5f5556204b956f9b1aa4fc4029f41243619f178a7cb226Block Operator
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