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 4298284 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300263 epoch_slot_no: 1863 block_no: 4298107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-15 08:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc465838026e94818e8f494fa0323e001f27799e212ae0d575adcf8de62d36bd8Block Operator
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