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 4296122 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4298097 epoch_slot_no: 21297 block_no: 4295945 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2267 time: 2020-06-14 20:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39fcfb04cebcda8f209b2249844b153fa7778d66d91fdd033a5ebc944d10f3e0Block Operator
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