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 4307757 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4309743 epoch_slot_no: 11343 block_no: 4307580 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5527 time: 2020-06-17 12:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f91defab4fcafee8b4b3907e82c89f538a9d752b2b857e6066e1a7977e8ec40Block Operator
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