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 4302668 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4304654 epoch_slot_no: 6254 block_no: 4302491 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12901 time: 2020-06-16 08:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8dfbd35b7ef2a54681fe16aff0ef0abf43f9cddb8dd4d04a75b0c9a93cc4253Block Operator
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