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 4307484 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4309470 epoch_slot_no: 11070 block_no: 4307307 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1820 time: 2020-06-17 11:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0956d89ecc35792583df7c7f7d1ba0feb7c8e05b47656fdc2423503dff027b9eBlock Operator
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