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 4308146 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310132 epoch_slot_no: 11732 block_no: 4307969 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2473 time: 2020-06-17 14:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc62813bf86197867afb3e768891c903c51713f070950c5efdf78334195b41338Block Operator
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