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 4303271 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4305257 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 4303094 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8226 time: 2020-06-16 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf2a5f2cf2f001f17a67111b68852efb69c81fffac0533e6e72fa9531050ba82Block Operator
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