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 4302634 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304620 epoch_slot_no: 6220 block_no: 4302457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-16 08:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec2b45bb5e60f26217e49886fbdf3a19c946c839e3631422e6a03d74e63a7acBlock Operator
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