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 4305169 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307155 epoch_slot_no: 8755 block_no: 4304992 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-06-16 22:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfaf054426a275cf663ddba95e5ff05cda7a4b493cb19e8a38280d97fe659d5c1Block Operator
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