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 4305634 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307620 epoch_slot_no: 9220 block_no: 4305457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2300 time: 2020-06-17 00:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x928031e365569f87c0588ff78db2b7a00dba9b1642c0ed2552d1d2157ed98958Block Operator
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