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 4298789 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300775 epoch_slot_no: 2375 block_no: 4298612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6754 time: 2020-06-15 10:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6135bb8f95f41dd94c496d47f3d47bfb48ab89ccc79dfa87e080666eb10592Block Operator
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