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 4308563 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310549 epoch_slot_no: 12149 block_no: 4308386 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3450 time: 2020-06-17 17:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc307ab90d26eeba242b4eaaa7ecc3885c7b0386d8f38faeb06a357492c1c527eBlock Operator
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