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 4303204 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4305190 epoch_slot_no: 6790 block_no: 4303027 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5776 time: 2020-06-16 11:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x889ead14785c2824ac686e8c5ad5fa4994da22184910395b5a8c552cad2783efBlock Operator
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