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 4302559 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304545 epoch_slot_no: 6145 block_no: 4302382 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 956 time: 2020-06-16 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e315723bb119c702646aa695d9a894605ac762801094ff0fbb177b6da5613cbBlock Operator
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