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 4302258 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4304244 epoch_slot_no: 5844 block_no: 4302081 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3351 time: 2020-06-16 06:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83848a3b35970bc2e73d98b14e621998254390c29c4749274dce3ac5c89b5e1fBlock Operator
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