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 4302194 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304180 epoch_slot_no: 5780 block_no: 4302017 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1997 time: 2020-06-16 05:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19979f49e781dd5a747744d134ec9e8086fff163f8313711f989b5be9ca98291Block Operator
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