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 4300756 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4302742 epoch_slot_no: 4342 block_no: 4300579 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2690 time: 2020-06-15 21:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x701b2d0a1c8f0c64e1db67095375dbe5d6718a478ec263742f478417ebe1db3eBlock Operator
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