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 4302011 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4303997 epoch_slot_no: 5597 block_no: 4301834 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5691 time: 2020-06-16 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b0e3e4c1ded82ce0f101a435f4a33c3263a5780cc1efc1a163867f3ce8d9f09Block Operator
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