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 4298906 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4300892 epoch_slot_no: 2492 block_no: 4298729 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10182 time: 2020-06-15 11:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9fc45bceba9e4348d81222f1dc10d1eb91a990847b5f1ed2c81842667ca3756Block Operator
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