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 4307913 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309899 epoch_slot_no: 11499 block_no: 4307736 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-17 13:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06046184d1e2f4f4d50017598fd177f9903fa786fe186d7fac798cb00113a5d8Block Operator
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