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 4304984 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306970 epoch_slot_no: 8570 block_no: 4304807 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-06-16 21:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d470038d70aa25f22badb9efe0a051e62e9aced9e00cd51f0ead8996b8196ebBlock Operator
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