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 4301276 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303262 epoch_slot_no: 4862 block_no: 4301099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-16 00:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e14e9241390a04e4b1050cc2035a4e6cc4a66369b4bf15b5e6e147811b1e612Block Operator
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