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 4304464 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306450 epoch_slot_no: 8050 block_no: 4304287 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3389 time: 2020-06-16 18:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde112dfec709bb8e71343178209bd42c86db067bb895a46b52fd09125b5d825eBlock Operator
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