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 4306799 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4308785 epoch_slot_no: 10385 block_no: 4306622 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3447 time: 2020-06-17 07:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50e8e36a8d33d82c132c18ac42dcbcb92484d2a346743f91b69fc58f5c5882efBlock Operator
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