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 4301566 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303552 epoch_slot_no: 5152 block_no: 4301389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2020-06-16 02:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0710af7deaa755daeaf7c893e95b56760cebaaf416b2bff4d89bc25a38aebf87Block Operator
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