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 4303468 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305454 epoch_slot_no: 7054 block_no: 4303291 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1368 time: 2020-06-16 12:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3d77368ebe81ed29a99e03e1f4e41b76b8695e6d2af680783d08f1b27db8f4Block Operator
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