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 4302176 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304162 epoch_slot_no: 5762 block_no: 4301999 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2030 time: 2020-06-16 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a26f83d2f2a8461768e6539ba302d0182d134a10399aebfa4c4b39b4f830cd0Block Operator
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