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 4300421 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4302407 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 4300244 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2219 time: 2020-06-15 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71e1db616f359da2a45a1e4a4f200c5a4fb605092145c94c6f67315fbc8def8cBlock Operator
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