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 4307846 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309832 epoch_slot_no: 11432 block_no: 4307669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1529 time: 2020-06-17 13:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ab05242487978dbf32affae6fc92020af57ec09abebd7903d5fe7da6a94510dBlock Operator
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