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 4301790 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303776 epoch_slot_no: 5376 block_no: 4301613 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-16 03:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14747635cd5660944d3e265f73ed4f3325547c0e0dbda0e08b1fd46ca0888ae8Block Operator
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