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 4304171 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4306157 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 4303994 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6954 time: 2020-06-16 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cacec79d5539dc6102ac971f34d72061d181c90b5f527d9516742901f033b48Block Operator
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