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 4308656 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310642 epoch_slot_no: 12242 block_no: 4308479 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-06-17 17:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce777b1b2d1fcca7b28595009dc459fd9896a986475af00ed7de12f2f3f4c0a6Block Operator
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