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 4299345 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301331 epoch_slot_no: 2931 block_no: 4299168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 14:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7edee4f84297c87512b96ca94e979845dd2a75191edc17fcd924a8446d830cd6Block Operator
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