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 4299101 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301087 epoch_slot_no: 2687 block_no: 4298924 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-15 12:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b4d818c7cd930ad7fdcb99ac10700ebc1f8fbd8b3e47f251302c5a4824c4b4bBlock Operator
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