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 4307956 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309942 epoch_slot_no: 11542 block_no: 4307779 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2624 time: 2020-06-17 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205a6b5549d489ccb0efa43743d87a17e8004d67a72231dbe484c0b0ad291d49Block Operator
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