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 4307885 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4309871 epoch_slot_no: 11471 block_no: 4307708 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3801 time: 2020-06-17 13:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x404f5ed5fd63a02e61c394ac084d08032255b1459c7032809f7c4862b5674d6aBlock Operator
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