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 4301871 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303857 epoch_slot_no: 5457 block_no: 4301694 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2395 time: 2020-06-16 04:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9eb4b294a7b2a04efca3c65df7731e5b24de20acd91c103be5c8bdf22455e87Block Operator
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