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 4298378 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300364 epoch_slot_no: 1964 block_no: 4298201 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-15 08:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3aa0a278c1255f2536795f05d58f1eca07e02314393f0db0f44807765b3dd6Block Operator
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