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 4307983 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4309969 epoch_slot_no: 11569 block_no: 4307806 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8326 time: 2020-06-17 14:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe72c7b01312023600cc7757d4a59be61b8ad8486414ba6d8f77893102dc35192Block Operator
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