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 4301445 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303431 epoch_slot_no: 5031 block_no: 4301268 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1664 time: 2020-06-16 01:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bf4def422798e5517de8f7986e6bfab24372dde3fa1403aeb42975c491e4d0eBlock Operator
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