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 4302213 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304199 epoch_slot_no: 5799 block_no: 4302036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2034 time: 2020-06-16 05:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb23e6b7cb77fe5cfa6195ad9203857eef3259d6eb33f6a7d0a2aa36461bcb01Block Operator
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