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 4308230 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4310216 epoch_slot_no: 11816 block_no: 4308053 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1750 time: 2020-06-17 15:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x112e809ea1e90c71d153b1430de4fb8792d5374f8b6f586a7fef082a993ae428Block Operator
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