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 4303121 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4305107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 4302944 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4109 time: 2020-06-16 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7534199a22a6b86e490b3b03d20f928c21542b8bc71fac41aad10360c0152f3dBlock Operator
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