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 4301515 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303501 epoch_slot_no: 5101 block_no: 4301338 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2029 time: 2020-06-16 02:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e2b0dfd1d3e1d290e9f7695158bd5b34c2f024e10138d5a9db8903076481baBlock Operator
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