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 4299326 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301312 epoch_slot_no: 2912 block_no: 4299149 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1681 time: 2020-06-15 13:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6440a7a21eb8cf30a6ea74614c7066654fcd4a0487cc89812e3a932c5302dbBlock Operator
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