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 4307231 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4309217 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 4307054 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6402 time: 2020-06-17 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa299d9e4cb67afc6882bd4f4bc5ebc86c7c6f4b47044eaf5ad7f1cc4c4d0b9e6Block Operator
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