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 4305338 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307324 epoch_slot_no: 8924 block_no: 4305161 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1958 time: 2020-06-16 23:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x073d540f033f66077be942ffd43aa1bba7d2bbdf83b55c1d7abcf541ac7e2918Block Operator
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