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 4299549 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301535 epoch_slot_no: 3135 block_no: 4299372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3198 time: 2020-06-15 15:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x044b5a1700794c951c0310bea19368abb6dd6f5c46bd21984d95572a61846b4dBlock Operator
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