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 4306213 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308199 epoch_slot_no: 9799 block_no: 4306036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1538 time: 2020-06-17 04:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3830fb3e6343d79f7f3a0cbaae6240660b182225dc2e4ff842466ceb8a9e94afBlock Operator
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