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 4307081 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4309067 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 4306904 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2248 time: 2020-06-17 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96ab18704eeefc872a9c506209b750070e0ef68ddec4c488b7f6e111c75bfce6Block Operator
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