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 4304963 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4306949 epoch_slot_no: 8549 block_no: 4304786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1783 time: 2020-06-16 21:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5495c0250c20eec1daf1a3a2cf22c4d569a4586d4ef6ceb7604925b3e31ca6f9Block Operator
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