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 4305686 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4307672 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 4305509 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2029 time: 2020-06-17 01:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1abb233812a280f34e8a88937de0a83ff637eacf8542e9a6672ee493be35df98Block Operator
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