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 4303063 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305049 epoch_slot_no: 6649 block_no: 4302886 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-06-16 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe27676b39828a5b42c13cbdb6052c125bf0e91e9fcf341ca75238d8b5dfef9b9Block Operator
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