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 4298636 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300622 epoch_slot_no: 2222 block_no: 4298459 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1987 time: 2020-06-15 10:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3f19254b4495d8175b16466665c616966bdbe3ae93f141a18b835e8b510fc4Block Operator
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