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 4298182 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300158 epoch_slot_no: 1758 block_no: 4298005 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2364 time: 2020-06-15 07:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57a4b6771b60e3577030bc03c2d1764ba5029dc7d9d392efd5db117bc0103f48Block Operator
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