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 4302152 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304138 epoch_slot_no: 5738 block_no: 4301975 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2020-06-16 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa172246af388b657e8d2a32cfeb9f6ac6ce9debd6a28315073cd15f6fefa4a70Block Operator
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