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 4299445 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4301431 epoch_slot_no: 3031 block_no: 4299268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2291 time: 2020-06-15 14:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d47649c644c68ce2de90cca49d7de40839a9e797387c464e6f25ec3e193a23cBlock Operator
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