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 4299324 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301310 epoch_slot_no: 2910 block_no: 4299147 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2395 time: 2020-06-15 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08ffe1a7953c59f12a6c3cb34b1efa2c1fad9c74efb5d4b809cc235b97b9df6Block Operator
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