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 4300541 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4302527 epoch_slot_no: 4127 block_no: 4300364 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2852 time: 2020-06-15 20:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52bcb059978e8fea8fdee5bb191a3ea188e68fc10df0495269f670fb992d8ecaBlock Operator
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