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 4303842 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4305828 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 4303665 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1681 time: 2020-06-16 15:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2160174344a550700570da960abfa2a53f55905283d7a4065bd16750b35485b5Block Operator
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