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 4302763 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304749 epoch_slot_no: 6349 block_no: 4302586 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1040 time: 2020-06-16 09:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd478263a952466ffc4e30f1c8c8a94ba69c374eceacfe7d76cd2110994b4efd5Block Operator
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