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 4299033 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301019 epoch_slot_no: 2619 block_no: 4298856 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-06-15 12:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69b038fe5f9aed4007feb1f1c6d4a1ca0ab4ffb7a94b667be79b756a0a9336dBlock Operator
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