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 4308820 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310806 epoch_slot_no: 12406 block_no: 4308643 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2020-06-17 18:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa014f86b2034067c9d039cbc9916c09b1359de92afdc3d31e7f3cfb4b5f08fbaBlock Operator
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