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 4298231 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4300207 epoch_slot_no: 1807 block_no: 4298054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3139 time: 2020-06-15 07:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff0fa9885084208420ecd25d2f30df9d832625da6239947f598b7a22ab44c99aBlock Operator
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