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 4301294 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303280 epoch_slot_no: 4880 block_no: 4301117 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2020-06-16 00:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7953726aaf82cb5221b21e9b8be9280e53fbf27c11ba9770bbdfe9f100161976Block Operator
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