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 4298714 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300700 epoch_slot_no: 2300 block_no: 4298537 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4394 time: 2020-06-15 10:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd706a0cb5d1b814864ebdce7b5d5212ee1bc49ad4b81aaee7e9c1eb24c50b2a5Block Operator
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