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 4308868 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4310854 epoch_slot_no: 12454 block_no: 4308691 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5719 time: 2020-06-17 18:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27e3c8d785545245f71ba56cd06be41be7f6c2c6ccd1fe4cbf5bc06e6e12f9eBlock Operator
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