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 4301180 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303166 epoch_slot_no: 4766 block_no: 4301003 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2733 time: 2020-06-16 00:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3788518cc462b3f3f0747ae628b0bf5ad9b18d67e1c8377a8ff643a1c4a43451Block Operator
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