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 4308134 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310120 epoch_slot_no: 11720 block_no: 4307957 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2020-06-17 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2632963996b131a5b736918646c22e8a07d3099258a09261b81064a51fabff87Block Operator
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