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 4302906 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4304892 epoch_slot_no: 6492 block_no: 4302729 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1611 time: 2020-06-16 09:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bd1f7f95b1f8f25fe1682e767d1f837486bf47deb2354e204a1c50731857f31Block Operator
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