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 4301791 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303777 epoch_slot_no: 5377 block_no: 4301614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2937 time: 2020-06-16 03:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77adfcf3cc264fd0f640f273114402f2d18db402bc4a0617defff87c2492a4eBlock Operator
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