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 4307540 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309526 epoch_slot_no: 11126 block_no: 4307363 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1007 time: 2020-06-17 11:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x191e65b0c4e610177c3481a345a49404db8902662ae24267091b94487cf82f40Block Operator
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