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 4301039 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303025 epoch_slot_no: 4625 block_no: 4300862 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-15 23:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6969bfd6567bf0c966099cb316cb36c8e3279b6945d4d8221ffbbb9bc522fd5dBlock Operator
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