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 4301277 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303263 epoch_slot_no: 4863 block_no: 4301100 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2497 time: 2020-06-16 00:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b24443305452db5c5b824d576aad296efbe1eeca69aa35ffa6d09902fe6ae62Block Operator
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