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 4304303 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306289 epoch_slot_no: 7889 block_no: 4304126 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2604 time: 2020-06-16 17:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a8189454917d167e1f0107956a402896f472bc42f3e09b211937f11d5a2310bBlock Operator
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