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 4308848 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4310834 epoch_slot_no: 12434 block_no: 4308671 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1022 time: 2020-06-17 18:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5beffb14f3259b8daa59dd63884cffba791536dfcd1e05628440cbf8b0383c06Block Operator
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