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 4306886 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4308872 epoch_slot_no: 10472 block_no: 4306709 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2210 time: 2020-06-17 07:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30d470329beb666a0e9827ed929cf1823e7861ac9edb1822ec1b04920c93f0f4Block Operator
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