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 4298633 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300619 epoch_slot_no: 2219 block_no: 4298456 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-15 10:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa84a001b097527a5eb88e6fdd11733d1f81b6da99bfd1aa2d1fe2846f79c5cb0Block Operator
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