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 4301547 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303533 epoch_slot_no: 5133 block_no: 4301370 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4297 time: 2020-06-16 02:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x994232fd5f876586412f6ed8ce3b3ca4c2394c623762d7e7675f8010c4d91250Block Operator
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