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 4302517 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304503 epoch_slot_no: 6103 block_no: 4302340 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1569 time: 2020-06-16 07:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc16e8fded8bde479f8c3b5936059021aad346ada4c821439925d5752db89f43Block Operator
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