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 4298823 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300809 epoch_slot_no: 2409 block_no: 4298646 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2366 time: 2020-06-15 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe56915a0a472872d6726af2028f2bd9194343c830690a6b00020d90894b4ba7Block Operator
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