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 4300074 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4302060 epoch_slot_no: 3660 block_no: 4299897 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2245 time: 2020-06-15 18:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9e187aad14639cb80415a048b5649c52ba58aa14995b6a9fec97bcb9e5c9da5Block Operator
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