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 4299297 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301283 epoch_slot_no: 2883 block_no: 4299120 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2653 time: 2020-06-15 13:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x710740eff1bef44849e9615e0394521455f05a7dd9f617ee798b27913576f447Block Operator
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