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 4299368 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301354 epoch_slot_no: 2954 block_no: 4299191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-15 14:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9adada54ec6e7da7f18c3637b324a1bf980e08458f0f161deb7fd4dac3de93fBlock Operator
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