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 4308007 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4309993 epoch_slot_no: 11593 block_no: 4307830 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2020-06-17 14:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93a972e9d727a813d2a6f3f1766ca0cd7192aef9a57dc2145a1062b4d775e5c2Block Operator
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