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 4299141 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4301127 epoch_slot_no: 2727 block_no: 4298964 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3340 time: 2020-06-15 12:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668d56c0b6890ac41a7795d2b8495681dfd1d4f454f834b17c28bf07251bcfa7Block Operator
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