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 4302221 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4304207 epoch_slot_no: 5807 block_no: 4302044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5869 time: 2020-06-16 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba094c5ea6646dea1601534c04d5deb5a41ff432fa44a5958de026ed3cc037acBlock Operator
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