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 4305908 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4307894 epoch_slot_no: 9494 block_no: 4305731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1042 time: 2020-06-17 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37561edcb22c2ff0d5daeeb55f787543a7a0d5e003c268c66f8bef758fc3b248Block Operator
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