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 4308096 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310082 epoch_slot_no: 11682 block_no: 4307919 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3466 time: 2020-06-17 14:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7778583cbc0e2ce5bd6dd1d2b1f1c85f519d56d2a3f1ea9a3232218b21a66eeBlock Operator
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