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 4299677 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301663 epoch_slot_no: 3263 block_no: 4299500 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2020-06-15 15:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d169dbf22307b94a00ba7bd41932afa87e2f5f0583ff5d13f4525882f50e0f5Block Operator
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