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 4307816 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309802 epoch_slot_no: 11402 block_no: 4307639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-17 13:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8602d8b6980d3a5a5103da253c75c31050c6c36a3d7c5dc06b431e1cf18c9947Block Operator
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