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 4303691 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305677 epoch_slot_no: 7277 block_no: 4303514 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4123 time: 2020-06-16 14:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eb5f5ab40d35e4e3434043753d9afee9d6b1a5fedadd55ae93924ce7aef2db7Block Operator
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