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 4304727 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306713 epoch_slot_no: 8313 block_no: 4304550 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2020-06-16 19:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb20a5d123e29e2fc05a4cc54dc855242bef7c36b816be334e412c18612c9f334Block Operator
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