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 4301717 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303703 epoch_slot_no: 5303 block_no: 4301540 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3500 time: 2020-06-16 03:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c45259dc56e9a10338c0e754a6049afaa8e152d56d3133508654d661f5a4aafBlock Operator
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