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 4302145 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304131 epoch_slot_no: 5731 block_no: 4301968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1597 time: 2020-06-16 05:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2336d8cd2ace1d3e7766e8ac08a52a242131325cd2d3ca2a14461e77d02bc65Block Operator
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