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 4309015 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4311001 epoch_slot_no: 12601 block_no: 4308838 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1606 time: 2020-06-17 19:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89a5b518c46e155d9299cd2c20d6bc981edb8ef282ac462db188d1c5afd4f2adBlock Operator
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