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 4298600 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300586 epoch_slot_no: 2186 block_no: 4298423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2020-06-15 09:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8df75f751bc6531beadf5020106425d54921ecf8efc808e3b57185b54d79a7aaBlock Operator
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