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 4299315 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301301 epoch_slot_no: 2901 block_no: 4299138 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3493 time: 2020-06-15 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b56febb48f3ec5e2ba5e8a376ac1cab0d4cc3ccb0097d77a8d40dc30c4697b2Block Operator
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