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 4298408 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300394 epoch_slot_no: 1994 block_no: 4298231 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3196 time: 2020-06-15 08:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55c41898fd71021ef2b5d17063c0513de181cb96806e21a848a6bc8b4ad0b501Block Operator
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