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 4308321 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310307 epoch_slot_no: 11907 block_no: 4308144 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2020-06-17 15:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a718b676cf4fe6a85f95ae690a41ce1123bf9a5a35238d8d80fe34e8b76a27Block Operator
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