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 4307876 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309862 epoch_slot_no: 11462 block_no: 4307699 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4226 time: 2020-06-17 13:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbccc36a84a69e75dd4e8ea29f21749f00d820ec2351ad342e32439fe8989fa06Block Operator
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