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 4299521 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301507 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 4299344 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3490 time: 2020-06-15 15:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x634accabbe0a63442d2a1dd0db97db574ac26f209e80c520bf68f6a3b846d762Block Operator
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