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 4298666 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300652 epoch_slot_no: 2252 block_no: 4298489 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4600 time: 2020-06-15 10:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa2db54b33c7ea93f3eec9d9239f34cf6201d9a9a1af9be1bb4a2072ae3d8501Block Operator
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