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 4304995 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4306981 epoch_slot_no: 8581 block_no: 4304818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-16 21:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49b208c2c5b51ef915c189d8752b49dcb548802ea080016174e31ea7bc4842ceBlock Operator
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