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 4303014 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305000 epoch_slot_no: 6600 block_no: 4302837 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6393 time: 2020-06-16 10:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7ee8160af4ecd381b75bc2492228306fc0b1386b8c00f498fc272a6bde091b9Block Operator
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