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 4299425 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301411 epoch_slot_no: 3011 block_no: 4299248 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1968 time: 2020-06-15 14:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc2ee52c2204995ba82e511f71e6202c15dfc4ef874e950b5539e237f152d49Block Operator
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