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 4300388 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4302374 epoch_slot_no: 3974 block_no: 4300211 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1381 time: 2020-06-15 19:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9ba3266e9771b8bc4c084b80e7b5c107105c71efb6863052c86806288e46612Block Operator
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