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 4302257 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304243 epoch_slot_no: 5843 block_no: 4302080 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-16 06:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc22f125a4423ed76e52d7537c4ae257b60b3bf45d180b8c2d4ec83c03e0f645dBlock Operator
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