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 4304160 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4306146 epoch_slot_no: 7746 block_no: 4303983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1647 time: 2020-06-16 16:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbdf362934e62cd19cac88f40b47ca27c1492c2a46e28c691454018d143d4124Block Operator
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