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 4302204 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304190 epoch_slot_no: 5790 block_no: 4302027 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2535 time: 2020-06-16 05:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6437aa2314d8b3738ad4591d8232587e02be01d0bb94737d4f8968dd9b71d6dBlock Operator
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