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 4308339 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310325 epoch_slot_no: 11925 block_no: 4308162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1135 time: 2020-06-17 15:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194448b166ab7dff7809dae352d6c2ed3614c5b1ae16b11f6087366f5e47a63aBlock Operator
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