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 4305281 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4307267 epoch_slot_no: 8867 block_no: 4305104 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2354 time: 2020-06-16 23:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e43002cb03e77e359730eeb738bc7f8d38ac731d8fd5d130945296a5b339e64Block Operator
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