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 4307432 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309418 epoch_slot_no: 11018 block_no: 4307255 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 905 time: 2020-06-17 10:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x637e136779dfceec922ca37fb07241bf17434e25c7d4d93b68abe43819486a67Block Operator
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