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 4308772 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4310758 epoch_slot_no: 12358 block_no: 4308595 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3330 time: 2020-06-17 18:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1fa9dca8a9c123ba23162e830951219b324d1b9104f797d2ff0632c30d01e3fBlock Operator
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