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 4305650 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4307636 epoch_slot_no: 9236 block_no: 4305473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3431 time: 2020-06-17 01:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bf0bf7a78f2671031214a68cd449391ad3fc37f7609b26488fd83b5d82437e6Block Operator
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