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 4308341 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4310327 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4308164 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5640 time: 2020-06-17 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x887f78980ffd6a5aa315a3d4e7f3b6d2d7e5f72a7d4a98cd0db14c28ce6ab794Block Operator
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