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 4306142 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4308128 epoch_slot_no: 9728 block_no: 4305965 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3163 time: 2020-06-17 03:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8b19c29752640209111c101ad648c693a27894303a7e03d080b667aa7e44976Block Operator
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