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 4302731 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4304717 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 4302554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8554 time: 2020-06-16 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52d5c5867414d304f66edb2593701787b8811f89845b757a6a8ded988e105585Block Operator
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