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 4305249 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307235 epoch_slot_no: 8835 block_no: 4305072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1307 time: 2020-06-16 22:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153afdd78b35b829de2ee15ab57ba589b8b4bf1c0da4cb79d848a9e989a6cceeBlock Operator
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