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 4298443 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300429 epoch_slot_no: 2029 block_no: 4298266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-15 09:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba894d72616a480eec21fb39e5f79ffa96385ee237f7c05805925bfa42f8142aBlock Operator
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