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 4299197 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301183 epoch_slot_no: 2783 block_no: 4299020 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2872 time: 2020-06-15 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e3328205552bc1dfc0db68f1be4296301b3cff96adbd77daefadcf996efc77dBlock Operator
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