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 4302173 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304159 epoch_slot_no: 5759 block_no: 4301996 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2487 time: 2020-06-16 05:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af0c3dcf3bafe3bc65ee5d337a259d568b5f73e224289323656dedb355b0f80Block Operator
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