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 4299694 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301680 epoch_slot_no: 3280 block_no: 4299517 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2904 time: 2020-06-15 15:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4503da7ab1df1cc3b36cff7c4df20f4f054bfebb876efd65e7578208d991156Block Operator
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