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 4301158 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303144 epoch_slot_no: 4744 block_no: 4300981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1614 time: 2020-06-16 00:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7aa4f26fcb2efb9fecb3f31c636c59af82b129e0583f598085d6349d1f463e6Block Operator
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