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 4307591 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4309577 epoch_slot_no: 11177 block_no: 4307414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5335 time: 2020-06-17 11:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fc01089521909eaad9d1118344761e23b916725c3261fd8460d9f5de0979511Block Operator
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