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 4303301 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4305287 epoch_slot_no: 6887 block_no: 4303124 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3509 time: 2020-06-16 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa775e42d12cb788a8547046bfe020d39aca56ecc8aebdf3e5fc893a5df01e19cBlock Operator
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