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 4298220 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300196 epoch_slot_no: 1796 block_no: 4298043 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3271 time: 2020-06-15 07:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5ce1e819dd6925ba8daf70daa9427c99d31f9299944a5025416eb620691b9bBlock Operator
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