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 4307514 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309500 epoch_slot_no: 11100 block_no: 4307337 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1724 time: 2020-06-17 11:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aad71d51e7e2f4b4ff11db1fd1674f080fb9390f4dd9f0a202a03bd3c0ffe2bBlock Operator
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