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 4304688 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4306674 epoch_slot_no: 8274 block_no: 4304511 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2210 time: 2020-06-16 19:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb10d5f714e08e79b23477aaf90beeace83878488d5fd7fc7a4e981f56406d39cBlock Operator
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