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 4308124 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310110 epoch_slot_no: 11710 block_no: 4307947 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2020-06-17 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d0244513c2e58fa708c9138234ba79a268bc2d9be6d17bd3eae8606b734a397Block Operator
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