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 4304017 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306003 epoch_slot_no: 7603 block_no: 4303840 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1306 time: 2020-06-16 15:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe823000bdda1185438767c6cf3cdc7c033aeb78f528de2319ed9bb5cac70c984Block Operator
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