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 4298166 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300142 epoch_slot_no: 1742 block_no: 4297989 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2623 time: 2020-06-15 07:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac69173e4c443ee17837e1ec5aca9edafef96bb513811b4186d742fcf9806d82Block Operator
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