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 4298428 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300414 epoch_slot_no: 2014 block_no: 4298251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3153 time: 2020-06-15 08:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf81d5767015720a6d443a743d3c2d1f0361a09a3c7e73807cda299580faf4f96Block Operator
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