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 4298309 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300293 epoch_slot_no: 1893 block_no: 4298132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1491 time: 2020-06-15 08:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dfb4fce533b6ca7bc11b07b62826ad9cf2908104a3c0b207fb9ccac51237e4cBlock Operator
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