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 4305606 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4307592 epoch_slot_no: 9192 block_no: 4305429 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2852 time: 2020-06-17 00:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f61bfeb5aa30d68db8504d0aeb5601291a3378d58fc5a72d16f9f9f8caacfcBlock Operator
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