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 4307951 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4309937 epoch_slot_no: 11537 block_no: 4307774 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 15619 time: 2020-06-17 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6861d9b235ddde4151b30fe26af704100d2f2d1a68b9bfc04d9257ea600467Block Operator
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