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 4306600 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308586 epoch_slot_no: 10186 block_no: 4306423 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-17 06:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68663559d90127ac9b088e7f8033f26f55c572e34c18d3ea336879728a3b8e92Block Operator
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