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 4300379 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302365 epoch_slot_no: 3965 block_no: 4300202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 954 time: 2020-06-15 19:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b2113bc06c154c6325b82fd9f31d948dfaf1b3f28fc077c408f5fa684c5a2f8Block Operator
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