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 4301189 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303175 epoch_slot_no: 4775 block_no: 4301012 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2723 time: 2020-06-16 00:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x732d0af728b8de0c5c3d16662ae9c9dfed1f0b42d212f1711507508364574199Block Operator
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