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 4303518 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305504 epoch_slot_no: 7104 block_no: 4303341 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-16 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ca8ac1e61690ba85c36c466daf2112cecbb676c06b5272dc74e842e4a83e83dBlock Operator
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