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 4298287 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300267 epoch_slot_no: 1867 block_no: 4298110 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-15 08:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1d14651b1d8fa79240efa6e4b74cdc36e332708d685d8a61c7b293aae5ac6cfBlock Operator
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