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 4303052 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305038 epoch_slot_no: 6638 block_no: 4302875 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2020-06-16 10:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9547fd2ba2fa8f0f5446a2653d59d4bbaf5acf3bd527ada48ef98e3cf728b3c5Block Operator
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