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 4301556 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303542 epoch_slot_no: 5142 block_no: 4301379 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3220 time: 2020-06-16 02:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88eaaf4106cd8c4f63bc62b14ff4adbed3e986d5f5131192cc97da66b8d87576Block Operator
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