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 4304467 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306453 epoch_slot_no: 8053 block_no: 4304290 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1267 time: 2020-06-16 18:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32ecf8924ee92ef7e2abe4da93b374bf6743478f845b0b0f95a6ebb7b659927aBlock Operator
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