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 4301198 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303184 epoch_slot_no: 4784 block_no: 4301021 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-16 00:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7faca30f24660f2161879b3b3c8b0608908a4321ecbba34ae0aa58e2d9add22fBlock Operator
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