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 4303370 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305356 epoch_slot_no: 6956 block_no: 4303193 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5301 time: 2020-06-16 12:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82eb3c7875e7bf9bbbc7489e7b7c9f62b4e61d453d588265ac3343ecd84aeaa6Block Operator
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