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 4301781 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4303767 epoch_slot_no: 5367 block_no: 4301604 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5231 time: 2020-06-16 03:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ea1084bb4cef8193fe162cf7fb3c5448a6b9a993aeca0a0c97c29d11ed39d2fBlock Operator
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