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 4305837 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307823 epoch_slot_no: 9423 block_no: 4305660 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-06-17 02:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2751ca496d0ad49c3d4ca9f1d311583b7a3d8bdc133b480816093ed2f1527e40Block Operator
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