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 4298783 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300769 epoch_slot_no: 2369 block_no: 4298606 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1729 time: 2020-06-15 10:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05f8f39f813cc5e83b978e44602e430e6d2460192dfc733e9d74f9b2de6912cfBlock Operator
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