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 4299920 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4301906 epoch_slot_no: 3506 block_no: 4299743 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4577 time: 2020-06-15 17:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0763f6cdbb28651b48dbf6f333f34733db972a5fbf9eddb64d2b0814baae8139Block Operator
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