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 4307455 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309441 epoch_slot_no: 11041 block_no: 4307278 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1354 time: 2020-06-17 11:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ed4e2d7c61e9b0b6bd13676829dd758dca0c31a463d8d331d23d8e201618a41Block Operator
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