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 4308099 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310085 epoch_slot_no: 11685 block_no: 4307922 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2020-06-17 14:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4cef3e3e536e469cac2487842e88032da382e49406f56a61b1f9ec161d9cef2Block Operator
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