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 4307014 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309000 epoch_slot_no: 10600 block_no: 4306837 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1754 time: 2020-06-17 08:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b8e74fc4bccfd9b448b9e36e1a95ad2fce7eccef50e8c3541bf4ae6ebecaa46Block Operator
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