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 4301415 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303401 epoch_slot_no: 5001 block_no: 4301238 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1450 time: 2020-06-16 01:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c3f91ce637564c13f729b983742fc21653c94e03fab1e37a9499b4b9c59ff9Block Operator
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