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 4301980 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4303966 epoch_slot_no: 5566 block_no: 4301803 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-06-16 04:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3371a5cdaa80bc084eaba6845f64eaf9178e24a0b1e40149d3ea5518740968fdBlock Operator
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