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 4304590 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306576 epoch_slot_no: 8176 block_no: 4304413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-06-16 19:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bfaa54f57a83f35aff69c033462d516d301f92a3a8e5f171609a57cc2f3b6dfBlock Operator
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