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 4301225 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303211 epoch_slot_no: 4811 block_no: 4301048 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1761 time: 2020-06-16 00:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dc1af3dc40da2eb2efbdc5523a3d9be4f77fa2e0118d40ec7380a8946749c5bBlock Operator
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