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 4303511 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305497 epoch_slot_no: 7097 block_no: 4303334 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2020-06-16 13:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b88588a52a594aed0a5f408318174d6ce8a3477ff944bab2a698a3f8407fb10Block Operator
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