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 4300808 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4302794 epoch_slot_no: 4394 block_no: 4300631 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2430 time: 2020-06-15 22:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26db719baa87003bda3c114b9550e6b1957d9269b4097c2674fbdc5df5a9384Block Operator
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