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 4302531 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304517 epoch_slot_no: 6117 block_no: 4302354 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1647 time: 2020-06-16 07:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa826b04f4923ba08ac79c10b84cdcf167ea3872d2c5cd068d0e65b068bfed265Block Operator
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