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 4301332 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303318 epoch_slot_no: 4918 block_no: 4301155 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4039 time: 2020-06-16 01:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5bab3ff4d0ad9e35dcf7aa7f242695a3ba847a7f4eafe336edb16da62b3085bBlock Operator
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