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 4303903 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305889 epoch_slot_no: 7489 block_no: 4303726 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-16 15:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12ee8f2ef66bcdfd667c743a53f7bf3c4d0e773d95d60f3f157dd2e57eb83b2Block Operator
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