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 4301512 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303498 epoch_slot_no: 5098 block_no: 4301335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2323 time: 2020-06-16 02:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x261604e62b8b4824e29019e6d49edf52d849d9d1961909e2952bfe16075a873fBlock Operator
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