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 4300419 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4302405 epoch_slot_no: 4005 block_no: 4300242 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3088 time: 2020-06-15 19:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80465fe66e83e8aa17c1adb2344b6c042a8702fc42f31e2c795a9ff641ca7f9bBlock Operator
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