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 4303360 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305346 epoch_slot_no: 6946 block_no: 4303183 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2074 time: 2020-06-16 12:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9daa7cd6836821a5bfbb7a08439ddb2f874ba21e770deb559f9234feae75a831Block Operator
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