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 4299004 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4300990 epoch_slot_no: 2590 block_no: 4298827 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1682 time: 2020-06-15 12:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d4874d5eeb8d6503a68469b0468e7f480e8c1103c8df53ec584a3f53b316bb3Block Operator
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