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 4299609 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4301595 epoch_slot_no: 3195 block_no: 4299432 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4577 time: 2020-06-15 15:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09885ea373cdd2072032b3ce93b98c80ec38bd22394d81be2ee5f26ae7ffb56bBlock Operator
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