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 4306136 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308122 epoch_slot_no: 9722 block_no: 4305959 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2444 time: 2020-06-17 03:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e293169ecd3ba69862fb4bb58c09cf9b3f6882090aa9b5bf9ed38c8226c2ad3Block Operator
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