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 4308266 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310252 epoch_slot_no: 11852 block_no: 4308089 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2564 time: 2020-06-17 15:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf0c784376deb5e3ec4891f557a81d48d46c68aff8ecd12a1715ff8cbaf96992Block Operator
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