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 4303293 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305279 epoch_slot_no: 6879 block_no: 4303116 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-06-16 11:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12d6062a1b15c1a6f6ceb4ee63cfe0760ab1ea37dec140be43ccb5eec7e3114aBlock Operator
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