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 4304396 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306382 epoch_slot_no: 7982 block_no: 4304219 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1332 time: 2020-06-16 18:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc47f614c53bbe5405646ce4ce5f9b37cdeb82545078fb476b7e8578fbff719d2Block Operator
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