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 4303256 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305242 epoch_slot_no: 6842 block_no: 4303079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-16 11:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x053befe9dce64d63d5c9fd9fa511c151ddf5106d82e4c2cac2856a80f40da5f9Block Operator
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