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 4302041 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4304027 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 4301864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12005 time: 2020-06-16 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaae2af1c8f958e22d8646616a0b040cb8091835913b0f5732b12dd6df607b71Block Operator
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