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 4308671 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4310657 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4308494 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6413 time: 2020-06-17 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8511d56524241e64445e63b1c467b8e6a9f893a924c456f11989c6c5ef56b275Block Operator
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