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 4302849 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4304835 epoch_slot_no: 6435 block_no: 4302672 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2253 time: 2020-06-16 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf09814cd4991e5d2617597453c61b20a1e70aa19519f92d65ec405338c4e42Block Operator
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