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 4306272 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308258 epoch_slot_no: 9858 block_no: 4306095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1622 time: 2020-06-17 04:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x84a85c54edfa20e801d62d9d86539532e07f279207b7b5c7fd3c356daabe68b6Block Operator
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