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 4300376 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4302362 epoch_slot_no: 3962 block_no: 4300199 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1561 time: 2020-06-15 19:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa0cf5c405749ad771a6172b745de075bb1ee0f7c9ad6c8b296a55b920cd48c4Block Operator
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