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 4301697 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303683 epoch_slot_no: 5283 block_no: 4301520 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3659 time: 2020-06-16 03:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bc0b3413b214afa47aed21e19faa9befc6c0a8afbbe59910fe749c322d7e1e5Block Operator
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