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 4302818 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4304804 epoch_slot_no: 6404 block_no: 4302641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9244 time: 2020-06-16 09:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc549cde23598f5573386986eccfca63db471e9865215fc0be2823e08a8af2eeBlock Operator
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