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 4298578 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300564 epoch_slot_no: 2164 block_no: 4298401 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2181 time: 2020-06-15 09:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31cb49b1c5fb91cc393a26d6e5d465f5cde0404677772443a800ca37d63fb382Block Operator
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