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 4303233 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305219 epoch_slot_no: 6819 block_no: 4303056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1056 time: 2020-06-16 11:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x022a9692faff6edf9db32be1920cc97fdb35ddf38766a2aa456f654746cdaf69Block Operator
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