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 4306926 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4308912 epoch_slot_no: 10512 block_no: 4306749 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-17 08:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd81981a48c422863f6471d65350e3da9e0a6e8f01e5b2bc2c0a45465bd16bee3Block Operator
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