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 4305682 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307668 epoch_slot_no: 9268 block_no: 4305505 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3642 time: 2020-06-17 01:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f71c263a2fe56907cb7217fa2a357d87eb8da436778963cf4c0be69c5f35e4bBlock Operator
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