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 4304434 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306420 epoch_slot_no: 8020 block_no: 4304257 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-06-16 18:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e144c2a008c1714119e6ce6a9913282d1b6c38299ace5a88b74f58bbb21a86eBlock Operator
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