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 4301109 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303095 epoch_slot_no: 4695 block_no: 4300932 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4386 time: 2020-06-15 23:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56d260f27080d5213a38f65473dcb5132f32db68e3622760e04b8579b8ea937bBlock Operator
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