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 4306470 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4308456 epoch_slot_no: 10056 block_no: 4306293 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4319 time: 2020-06-17 05:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb360c1289c6fa334c59c1f922be23512bb2b9b5e8e92c713909669283db26e1fBlock Operator
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