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 4307135 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309121 epoch_slot_no: 10721 block_no: 4306958 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2797 time: 2020-06-17 09:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71b80b159c1fbeb6b7a5fa6e1d48337fbf201628f4442dd90d766c5d43c09e3eBlock Operator
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