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 4307918 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309904 epoch_slot_no: 11504 block_no: 4307741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2020-06-17 13:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56564111ec09756576df43e86055377b2913a08350c537a1f46ef54672d4b860Block Operator
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