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 4308672 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4310658 epoch_slot_no: 12258 block_no: 4308495 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2322 time: 2020-06-17 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a6dd8374587794e8d7311873d57d1c4e2b6e6d8c1025135ae2a8d4c014b0f29Block Operator
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