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 4300320 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302306 epoch_slot_no: 3906 block_no: 4300143 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6426 time: 2020-06-15 19:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57d7d43e927825c0d26639cee481a66ab0df1f6d4967ee92aa0407955b99fa9Block Operator
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