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 4301483 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303469 epoch_slot_no: 5069 block_no: 4301306 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3590 time: 2020-06-16 01:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b479329712ad36dc59e780797d1fb9367165cc1e4bb1f07421fe73dbc560272Block Operator
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