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 4306533 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308519 epoch_slot_no: 10119 block_no: 4306356 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2005 time: 2020-06-17 05:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52cae9423f350b3fef4f7497f8e64ea61772a73cb5dfce434ae10b3762c636dcBlock Operator
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