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 4302520 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304506 epoch_slot_no: 6106 block_no: 4302343 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1820 time: 2020-06-16 07:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea9cceaf3fce9d6d76cc7b4afadcc4374c6da09662ee2abf02264270a9fea39cBlock Operator
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