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 4308202 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310188 epoch_slot_no: 11788 block_no: 4308025 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-06-17 15:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3351b907a44de3683587cfeffe932c30cb477c4e8f5ee56db159927f068f1585Block Operator
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