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 4301907 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303893 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 4301730 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2154 time: 2020-06-16 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde8a1b426402c6475bf77b51513e1a42e945d3cbd608ce4e543fa53b6b9e108Block Operator
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