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 4303849 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4305835 epoch_slot_no: 7435 block_no: 4303672 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1713 time: 2020-06-16 15:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc94d136d29e4233385ec4600fac06a84bfb19dbd9fa8418250a20857edb3ef1Block Operator
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