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 4299321 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301307 epoch_slot_no: 2907 block_no: 4299144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6854 time: 2020-06-15 13:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88c3d3cb0862fd88fc00895a87a8c3ec9343e726aaa3b5f0bc30d8f3589831adBlock Operator
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