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 4303439 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4305425 epoch_slot_no: 7025 block_no: 4303262 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1668 time: 2020-06-16 12:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7703e8e8ed19b6ca4a43365103cebdb1ffcc08e7acd4aacc2b1a01b7a36536dfBlock Operator
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