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 4303273 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305259 epoch_slot_no: 6859 block_no: 4303096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2329 time: 2020-06-16 11:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30b1bd038f7c1d007b413a5a98f812261c3597271bf0036738056fdb3028b32fBlock Operator
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