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 4300152 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302138 epoch_slot_no: 3738 block_no: 4299975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3311 time: 2020-06-15 18:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcc437bd62092fee5719243d76a509b5c37aa9df32bc7cdea12c1b25594c7d98Block Operator
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