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 4301806 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303792 epoch_slot_no: 5392 block_no: 4301629 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2254 time: 2020-06-16 03:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19b8c75615a0b6853ee0d6b1fe4dc52a475dcde23b38c73621884c031b2c8e01Block Operator
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