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 4299629 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4301615 epoch_slot_no: 3215 block_no: 4299452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4021 time: 2020-06-15 15:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fa62a60a0f90380ec06bd20b56ebc2e78ec2414106cf9861cb11cedda06180eBlock Operator
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