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 4301281 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4303267 epoch_slot_no: 4867 block_no: 4301104 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3092 time: 2020-06-16 00:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x019c3a1826237e758df8d784681c0a82fac93ad60e0c22e673008b8a5dc420c4Block Operator
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