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 4302249 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304235 epoch_slot_no: 5835 block_no: 4302072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3676 time: 2020-06-16 06:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd36ae68b20fcb5408fede6f375c06dc649876414d2e2c25d816d57d283a6b91Block Operator
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