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 4301347 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303333 epoch_slot_no: 4933 block_no: 4301170 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2325 time: 2020-06-16 01:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e8ae7744c25e9b96da08303b38a0c0ca23dc35605d615880d681b206b693c6bBlock Operator
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