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 4300080 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302066 epoch_slot_no: 3666 block_no: 4299903 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2893 time: 2020-06-15 18:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc093dc133cfc83457152419e4ca652992511dd52483752fc182d4f7e29dd4f5Block Operator
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