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 4303091 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4305077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 4302914 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6904 time: 2020-06-16 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xabf758ddb30d4b144569a3c80505d0c85cd133ac1194f38cfb24161dec33dbe0Block Operator
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