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 4302373 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304359 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 4302196 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5486 time: 2020-06-16 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2de08e03407cd091bb65316055b39cea8405650db6ae20e77c87c8a10fa94928Block Operator
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