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 4299161 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4301147 epoch_slot_no: 2747 block_no: 4298984 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8688 time: 2020-06-15 13:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4aebaa99860eacb620672400d90ec3957e6d4287ea60ce5bd93973e8360b5e73Block Operator
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