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 4298721 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300707 epoch_slot_no: 2307 block_no: 4298544 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-15 10:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc78d358b16a902170a9adf8630f6d4c01cffe51cf1e8f9fe40c2c91a12235992Block Operator
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