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 4306165 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308151 epoch_slot_no: 9751 block_no: 4305988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-17 03:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc40dfebe5a016a2d5114cb4662eb8adfef9a760168d14f3cfb28263a8bbd093Block Operator
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