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 4298763 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4300749 epoch_slot_no: 2349 block_no: 4298586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2633 time: 2020-06-15 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0422284eb804ec80486a278f5cb3acf1ac88d0f266d73dc8668dcfebbaa38822Block Operator
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