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 4299938 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4301924 epoch_slot_no: 3524 block_no: 4299761 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3167 time: 2020-06-15 17:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa03f138c3d02e33600fbec4e0df949e0ec4324d2a9d9bd6d7c73c9e7b1efbd3fBlock Operator
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