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 4299311 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4301297 epoch_slot_no: 2897 block_no: 4299134 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 10915 time: 2020-06-15 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd262f639e93494c8c32dfb269148f655a707d1af1e69322901da5d2d75e9a572Block Operator
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