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 4301764 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303750 epoch_slot_no: 5350 block_no: 4301587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-16 03:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee03a62add98eb96d5a38bd5d95a7a3242bac40da041047043128e9c5068f3a6Block Operator
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