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 4298364 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300350 epoch_slot_no: 1950 block_no: 4298187 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6053 time: 2020-06-15 08:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c355ed679b721671c26e59913d494058cfd7b9bc116abc59031b3301c3f0ff8Block Operator
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