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 4302039 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304025 epoch_slot_no: 5625 block_no: 4301862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1939 time: 2020-06-16 04:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9473c3b5dec2b7c5a887623d984500e39e6a13c9e2aecf52c1e11a7fb0afaba2Block Operator
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