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 4301537 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303523 epoch_slot_no: 5123 block_no: 4301360 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2333 time: 2020-06-16 02:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x446c0ea2b7f4a6f8634ce6cee26b58d5b6bc7772a9e534363c8f99ae32087c1bBlock Operator
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