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 4298412 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300398 epoch_slot_no: 1998 block_no: 4298235 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1964 time: 2020-06-15 08:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65bd0a4eb62d12a78f46947a34e4ead050b033754cb3729564c3bc0a9ba692c9Block Operator
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