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 4299462 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301448 epoch_slot_no: 3048 block_no: 4299285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 9481 time: 2020-06-15 14:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13efa8951d26858c8456f36f753e3e450f8691c1e8cf6b13f749f603e09e4f88Block Operator
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