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 4302621 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4304607 epoch_slot_no: 6207 block_no: 4302444 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2008 time: 2020-06-16 08:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4584a44e53073232b4cf137ec9b2256c5ffc34e9bce5c62f06219eab2e16274bBlock Operator
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