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 4301992 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4303978 epoch_slot_no: 5578 block_no: 4301815 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1598 time: 2020-06-16 04:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdafc200b972f7ba7ae23c4a0a68c4bce6ed4c801c039849a20e39d9224239eefBlock Operator
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