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 4306098 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308084 epoch_slot_no: 9684 block_no: 4305921 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2022 time: 2020-06-17 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7750a1ae5b8774851e544ee483b96ae327c816bcc91ccc4fdaef3b44dec7fecBlock Operator
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