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 4298867 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300853 epoch_slot_no: 2453 block_no: 4298690 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2333 time: 2020-06-15 11:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0297b899a82f04d676d99bf272bc366c5847711e67f296b3a55a4ae9d320a1c5Block Operator
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