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 4298612 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300598 epoch_slot_no: 2198 block_no: 4298435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4211 time: 2020-06-15 09:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b4e4d9b450ce26392b5617dcc6d4fdf9ce7fd40120471cf7b0919c49a7c756Block Operator
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