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 4299176 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301162 epoch_slot_no: 2762 block_no: 4298999 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4453 time: 2020-06-15 13:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0dc392f1a12f16f11cad97e70cde17b7761dce790e74dfa334d74707d23842Block Operator
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