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 4299390 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301376 epoch_slot_no: 2976 block_no: 4299213 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2223 time: 2020-06-15 14:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b56ed0dfd8dc4fb8310b27d1cce161f1948e02bd45691138705ec856c14d03dBlock Operator
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