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 4302123 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304109 epoch_slot_no: 5709 block_no: 4301946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2026 time: 2020-06-16 05:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x318f8fa559ec8a86e96109b45032e57dd6af79fae5ede27329e9dfdae9b137d8Block Operator
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