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 4298836 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300822 epoch_slot_no: 2422 block_no: 4298659 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1867 time: 2020-06-15 11:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9651a62f85cf4874c314fcda8e91463553de9532366d690ac473da232d9d0f34Block Operator
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