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 4307903 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309889 epoch_slot_no: 11489 block_no: 4307726 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3428 time: 2020-06-17 13:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb876b7c51157829e4d440d612969721c2eba810ce0f1f9bcc41b7f1415b5f1eBlock Operator
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