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 4307119 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4309105 epoch_slot_no: 10705 block_no: 4306942 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3804 time: 2020-06-17 09:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcd79e7d96110646550db36029dae78ea4750f40189512a3b9b0c3e54412d9beBlock Operator
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