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 4308984 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4310970 epoch_slot_no: 12570 block_no: 4308807 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-06-17 19:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2bf5cc3b7f2e6b2fc89bd026bb630ad1e5a2620a45af58ee2bbce31db89ba77Block Operator
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