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 4307336 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309322 epoch_slot_no: 10922 block_no: 4307159 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2020-06-17 10:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf96750785070d9df9463dc3a492b66cf0025d944ad505e6b0aa63bb9b09962cBlock Operator
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