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 4308031 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310017 epoch_slot_no: 11617 block_no: 4307854 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1813 time: 2020-06-17 14:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8187c93bfa80819ca7caef737bfec8c7e7f0cd182d70d30d1d9970b21b37dc7Block Operator
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