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 4307930 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4309916 epoch_slot_no: 11516 block_no: 4307753 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2220 time: 2020-06-17 13:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2fd4c3481ba536c0f71e352ef96dd6b5c8da1e37a8bd86c648b3701501a43ae5Block Operator
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