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 4301797 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4303783 epoch_slot_no: 5383 block_no: 4301620 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1959 time: 2020-06-16 03:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aef32e44de071a11823074d46e72ece9116b92be6e8273149b9915730583005Block Operator
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