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 4303446 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305432 epoch_slot_no: 7032 block_no: 4303269 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1686 time: 2020-06-16 12:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee436a6a880723ff40b104014ad243b09f540e0be6c1a9c740e7ce3211ce5f8fBlock Operator
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