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 4298928 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4300914 epoch_slot_no: 2514 block_no: 4298751 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3376 time: 2020-06-15 11:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0793d9289d5bba0bf1950c2a5cbbcf1b585fe391ab2d318122b970fcf6961e4Block Operator
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