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 4305122 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307108 epoch_slot_no: 8708 block_no: 4304945 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3154 time: 2020-06-16 22:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765ca9f5f9ff75078249529f046d23e46b1aa7aff7834797b35c392216abe9f0Block Operator
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