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 4306642 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308628 epoch_slot_no: 10228 block_no: 4306465 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2391 time: 2020-06-17 06:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x202fa690f2ae98cfae3c6015b65bd6e4c37551d20444c84ee3383e98ccbfdbfaBlock Operator
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