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 4301952 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303938 epoch_slot_no: 5538 block_no: 4301775 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2686 time: 2020-06-16 04:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3815334c06d4c02e5926e64e767b0318bfc8b2ff0f6100771e2755045a9f3a1Block Operator
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