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 4307726 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4309712 epoch_slot_no: 11312 block_no: 4307549 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3713 time: 2020-06-17 12:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47e33a541025a35c6590960dc014a456c730878036a1370adf8b3d6affe26fc4Block Operator
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