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 4303830 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305816 epoch_slot_no: 7416 block_no: 4303653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-16 14:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4844dacf933529915510bfc43c2f28b3205404cadeecd911ca4480bae0aa59d4Block Operator
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