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 4307458 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309444 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 4307281 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2569 time: 2020-06-17 11:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45b202739dec3689bf2d35d18f8bf03ea6c5737f1eb1737d2acb08c08f2a60bbBlock Operator
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