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 4302105 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4304091 epoch_slot_no: 5691 block_no: 4301928 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3306 time: 2020-06-16 05:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7500a523f5e2b75e2fbcdb4ed2a7f14b0fd58c04f34f4756c01279f25cc47dBlock Operator
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