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 4301984 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4303970 epoch_slot_no: 5570 block_no: 4301807 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-16 04:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fd3702f8556744aa20f5344e784a9445dc1d81c2b8dcdcea834205312b37189Block Operator
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