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 4298086 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300062 epoch_slot_no: 1662 block_no: 4297909 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6503 time: 2020-06-15 06:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55469eabe45cc12cca0f9e757a0be29dddc3d6e66ddc44895e0d1904d94a8e7eBlock Operator
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