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 4299260 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301246 epoch_slot_no: 2846 block_no: 4299083 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4899 time: 2020-06-15 13:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0263f470ccc9ac15a218de4e8a49f3e44d4a2533b0a4034d6d694a618ada9f3Block Operator
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