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 4301471 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4303457 epoch_slot_no: 5057 block_no: 4301294 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6813 time: 2020-06-16 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3555323d36e359bac171c57f876c491a591f95a3d61956c3b63d476f299c5923Block Operator
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