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 4306151 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4308137 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4305974 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6225 time: 2020-06-17 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34b5d57554920e24b261f9e8160b386ab1f1471a3cb7b06ef48475311790d097Block Operator
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