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 4301633 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303619 epoch_slot_no: 5219 block_no: 4301456 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2352 time: 2020-06-16 02:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58617c5ef30bab1ecb198cb3c76127292103338691f915bf44b9c4457b30e28aBlock Operator
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