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 4300648 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4302634 epoch_slot_no: 4234 block_no: 4300471 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1672 time: 2020-06-15 21:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9917d0e9b461af7c33934b32275e7c404ee8c2b9b021c0c79b8c96d55466b30Block Operator
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