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 4299156 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301142 epoch_slot_no: 2742 block_no: 4298979 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2421 time: 2020-06-15 12:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3d62633479d69ec9c532b28a35d7a6d81670c7d5b9bef11fba15acc21dbd45Block Operator
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