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 4307583 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309569 epoch_slot_no: 11169 block_no: 4307406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2020-06-17 11:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f87cf368c5882b973749a847cbe3bf59fbcb393815850496b25975a0bd2452Block Operator
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