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 4300724 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302710 epoch_slot_no: 4310 block_no: 4300547 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-15 21:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec965e3aaf9be93fc477fcc5f7a6a579d82dee0d02337a79189a53cd6407fc30Block Operator
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