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 4307886 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309872 epoch_slot_no: 11472 block_no: 4307709 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1463 time: 2020-06-17 13:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd819a5d3b75255fde437830baa5cc4d4644eed514d6914750a6eb9ed1c837a61Block Operator
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