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 4299701 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4301687 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 4299524 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7069 time: 2020-06-15 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0af364a2fba15e07e713692ab8cf8e8c86bb170fdddd4fad4131de3650e628bbBlock Operator
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