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 4306879 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308865 epoch_slot_no: 10465 block_no: 4306702 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1635 time: 2020-06-17 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaafd49e20e6408ae5edeac9e3d4a629e661a098077a7f93cd4aa4a4c474645eBlock Operator
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