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 4299060 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301046 epoch_slot_no: 2646 block_no: 4298883 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-06-15 12:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x590f21296c6aab1c1676a769dadfcc6f986f36974ea8632db0e561340a83f392Block Operator
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