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 4298901 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300887 epoch_slot_no: 2487 block_no: 4298724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1653 time: 2020-06-15 11:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc7ea9f117c25d5fa51ea8e8fd389d97b1812b58f2f190c4361ddcd13356508dBlock Operator
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