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 4298623 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300609 epoch_slot_no: 2209 block_no: 4298446 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2513 time: 2020-06-15 10:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d4c342499a2c315d28bf7f4d69b0c744c43f4269cf8c83b8939486294a9882Block Operator
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