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 4299952 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4301938 epoch_slot_no: 3538 block_no: 4299775 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3015 time: 2020-06-15 17:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c1158461e52a098023cac11b17041799f88093fd959b286c75001d47f0480d8Block Operator
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