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 4302618 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304604 epoch_slot_no: 6204 block_no: 4302441 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-16 08:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1e48977d4a25e0181ed5ce925e3a8f1c4d0a9d87c4b87ab2204a4696d360c7cBlock Operator
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