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 4306830 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308816 epoch_slot_no: 10416 block_no: 4306653 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-06-17 07:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad94a448da5896e433b6542798584616e69c066f9c08d8d8608d4b1dd69fef60Block Operator
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