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 4299852 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301838 epoch_slot_no: 3438 block_no: 4299675 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-06-15 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25dabdbe3f066c4e0dbaf149e116b0cacd4a35304e5a10f4b70cab6b56871c3cBlock Operator
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