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 4305976 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4307962 epoch_slot_no: 9562 block_no: 4305799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2309 time: 2020-06-17 02:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6951a81b749c908c34d0ab4c476471c93e619ca822b95d7263fcf975ccefc5ddBlock Operator
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