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 4298407 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300393 epoch_slot_no: 1993 block_no: 4298230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-15 08:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c5f70e4fb5d98b399170c6b2c945e85eb0ab538ef400405506e8fa0b1f536aBlock Operator
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