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 4308311 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4310297 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 4308134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 11848 time: 2020-06-17 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4db70793b7799ceeee8fe6a9dc970c7e3f2be7cd30ecf42d5688b4c4f36039Block Operator
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