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 4298855 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300841 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 4298678 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1413 time: 2020-06-15 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x988801647fa29ab27cf906623700acc0918c5aabd889b71f9383d6ce9fbdb6d6Block Operator
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