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 4307531 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309517 epoch_slot_no: 11117 block_no: 4307354 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2587 time: 2020-06-17 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb31d4047a10d989f6a45ba7394e55bdfa8a9d821db21cf5e6818764ee178d0d3Block Operator
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