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 4307040 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309026 epoch_slot_no: 10626 block_no: 4306863 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1878 time: 2020-06-17 08:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f0792eb807bf16cdfb0ed9b0debaf42162c62e821509a964556248a0e3d9eaBlock Operator
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