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 4308756 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310742 epoch_slot_no: 12342 block_no: 4308579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-17 18:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e172e2015088bd67bfd31b5a7a3b71b0f082310f258ecdd6beeb0f21bac73a9Block Operator
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