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 4306047 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308033 epoch_slot_no: 9633 block_no: 4305870 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2038 time: 2020-06-17 03:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfae444fb73397c94f06a913e74ab8e6872c424cd7ba8c8fd4c358f8125eb9c6Block Operator
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