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 4300175 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4302161 epoch_slot_no: 3761 block_no: 4299998 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1386 time: 2020-06-15 18:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddfd605f62001e8ffb2700de4d3738e8968107533cd38490e2eb254d3f758eadBlock Operator
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