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 4301365 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303351 epoch_slot_no: 4951 block_no: 4301188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2395 time: 2020-06-16 01:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7419aab1c9236d8f5218e80a7107906523b6f4ee9ddfb12233f90d9e95fdb62bBlock Operator
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