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 4308183 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310169 epoch_slot_no: 11769 block_no: 4308006 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3722 time: 2020-06-17 15:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7953f04432646a69ccf8298e3cfbfb3d1c74349848276ca127e5b2ba1c397810Block Operator
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