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 4308081 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4310067 epoch_slot_no: 11667 block_no: 4307904 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3453 time: 2020-06-17 14:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeca63cf45e131ff7f4f94b94d8c0825c1d27569ab9a4bd388edf48323e95e021Block Operator
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