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 4305405 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307391 epoch_slot_no: 8991 block_no: 4305228 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2270 time: 2020-06-16 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ff31677c95cb93e6df1bd03631e94e7a68dabdc8ce15d8095e928584e69a5d2Block Operator
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