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 4299825 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301811 epoch_slot_no: 3411 block_no: 4299648 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4893 time: 2020-06-15 16:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cd3742b378e901dec2b7b3b6e64321edb700aec5b22b08a0d287527dc560605Block Operator
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