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 4305742 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307728 epoch_slot_no: 9328 block_no: 4305565 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2352 time: 2020-06-17 01:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6153031637474bb217cb08a8e9e90aea30cc21cfdf1bd8228a5728aa6bb1b2bcBlock Operator
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