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 4298049 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300025 epoch_slot_no: 1625 block_no: 4297872 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2020-06-15 06:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00bf8adc9c7ef9509b8a36766eb0586b325674da49fed0e23c6b30ff1101d531Block Operator
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