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 4306422 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308408 epoch_slot_no: 10008 block_no: 4306245 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-06-17 05:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe62600e88e8e7dbbac344ac35022a923bf1f1bafacd652a11fdc79817a17267fBlock Operator
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