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 4306001 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4307987 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 4305824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8001 time: 2020-06-17 03:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc570e14cffc490a1f38b41db8cd070d008333862e1aed650c13b878f4773e7b8Block Operator
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