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 4303980 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4305966 epoch_slot_no: 7566 block_no: 4303803 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-06-16 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61c3d1b901770d69c7cd02623d71c37a58b195ba75469d565c8e4dc5fc0eaae1Block Operator
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