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 4300688 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4302674 epoch_slot_no: 4274 block_no: 4300511 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2214 time: 2020-06-15 21:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d4d49a126a63468f1771d8472d788cc8bfbf51ad52ce1637e3694a3c444d994Block Operator
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