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 4299901 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301887 epoch_slot_no: 3487 block_no: 4299724 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 905 time: 2020-06-15 17:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e932a3aa12d4330ee3ac9ceb5373904ded46f77bc091ee8630f2aa351d7bdc8Block Operator
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