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 4306656 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308642 epoch_slot_no: 10242 block_no: 4306479 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1499 time: 2020-06-17 06:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa376dfb7efc7b089b360e14699e3c9b67e0a653b6af99632e75b8b10b2c3e19cBlock Operator
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