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 4299726 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301712 epoch_slot_no: 3312 block_no: 4299549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2510 time: 2020-06-15 16:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f98a51dc862e1b673ed6eedd9c1838c56de9383bc9e50b19467ccec85c93c20Block Operator
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