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 4302285 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304271 epoch_slot_no: 5871 block_no: 4302108 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2620 time: 2020-06-16 06:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3915526ad4d5613cac3156c0006c5ee3e98da6314f0f0b15910352ec68df2e1Block Operator
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