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 4300721 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302707 epoch_slot_no: 4307 block_no: 4300544 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8637 time: 2020-06-15 21:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cfb00e3cc1f0e86fcab302b9fa92e4cccd9b3cfa9186922d73fa0c9f2e76ee6Block Operator
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