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 4298938 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4300924 epoch_slot_no: 2524 block_no: 4298761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5884 time: 2020-06-15 11:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994ae517141732310bbd31cbcb4a3b7efe0e528c3e454f02179a04657d5e8415Block Operator
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