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 4308601 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310587 epoch_slot_no: 12187 block_no: 4308424 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1410 time: 2020-06-17 17:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc35a0e33550a8078fbfed8660d1a33af4655268f53b4a4c6d2bd231290cc0debBlock Operator
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