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 4304256 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306242 epoch_slot_no: 7842 block_no: 4304079 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2858 time: 2020-06-16 17:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3807b96af48f2681580fd404d0fc0404cd8a89539e20bc92be1b7580f191e3a5Block Operator
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