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 4301732 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303718 epoch_slot_no: 5318 block_no: 4301555 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4386 time: 2020-06-16 03:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c483db995a62240b3c94e0242d937d7ec9ea33ae7b94f03b20a34548f93d3f0Block Operator
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