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 4305382 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307368 epoch_slot_no: 8968 block_no: 4305205 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3254 time: 2020-06-16 23:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee6da9dcd6a08c3a0f80a344bd7cdf078970cb476531f8b29e4a567ffd16c980Block Operator
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