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 4298602 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300588 epoch_slot_no: 2188 block_no: 4298425 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4830 time: 2020-06-15 09:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14b7544cacdadc5b1a8ce4b890d52aeccff926d27a536df4cb10154277ce863Block Operator
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