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 4301093 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303079 epoch_slot_no: 4679 block_no: 4300916 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3277 time: 2020-06-15 23:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28821223e3e43f0aa22e3a0c0a0606b731bdc3f3bf9f6bb76403c73c10ebc6ecBlock Operator
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