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 4299224 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301210 epoch_slot_no: 2810 block_no: 4299047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2518 time: 2020-06-15 13:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecf9876ae7897d1acd4a089f0ad7a08fde1bfe2ce57b231e1fe0feb99570d67cBlock Operator
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