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 4301173 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303159 epoch_slot_no: 4759 block_no: 4300996 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2288 time: 2020-06-16 00:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaab879955135be155611eb15c8c4f562d186ecde05ad1127a35a3b1f767f7567Block Operator
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