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 4298424 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300410 epoch_slot_no: 2010 block_no: 4298247 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3368 time: 2020-06-15 08:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ae5a73104bd3ea9474ed29a5e45970916fc78ae9f3c26b51051622da4a595beBlock Operator
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