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 4299458 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301444 epoch_slot_no: 3044 block_no: 4299281 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1244 time: 2020-06-15 14:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfac40e7ef96e7e23638ea23ed1fb74515cf30499ef6dae5a64a3bb36fa064938Block Operator
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