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 4304015 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306001 epoch_slot_no: 7601 block_no: 4303838 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1315 time: 2020-06-16 15:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2db167617592cd417edc1cfb5d0092343f24bf9a33ce2d337e454f38d763a718Block Operator
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