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 4305042 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307028 epoch_slot_no: 8628 block_no: 4304865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2539 time: 2020-06-16 21:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1344855ae5f642bb6b61a82aa14b1663f45df7a46f578d49d5341c32df7cd926Block Operator
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