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 4304033 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306019 epoch_slot_no: 7619 block_no: 4303856 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-06-16 16:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2402e07470cb26807ce55d9a669afcfe2b52444cec61d934c77b69831b11a3a9Block Operator
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