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 4308131 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4310117 epoch_slot_no: 11717 block_no: 4307954 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 14014 time: 2020-06-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x274525294686359deb62da616beb34310b7a02eebb784ee0ea391d83458ab512Block Operator
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