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 4308707 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310693 epoch_slot_no: 12293 block_no: 4308530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1972 time: 2020-06-17 18:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ce1d2b58ba435b9c4ee9c630b73f9f672b012ba7abf0b2ee8e3b0d4668b9826Block Operator
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