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 4299817 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301803 epoch_slot_no: 3403 block_no: 4299640 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6207 time: 2020-06-15 16:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x508092c06d90708746d33f8cf4f105e068fbf4dd7bcc1c1f9d02915af0049a31Block Operator
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