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 4303193 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305179 epoch_slot_no: 6779 block_no: 4303016 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2904 time: 2020-06-16 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa83a5b5f622b09b722e2b7a33e9cc1808670ef979836e940af24d25f6e547c38Block Operator
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