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 4301978 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303964 epoch_slot_no: 5564 block_no: 4301801 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-16 04:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2072a31783fb97adfa4f61ca72352235c1ac3f5928772ff387c0f6d9334461bdBlock Operator
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