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 4309031 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4311017 epoch_slot_no: 12617 block_no: 4308854 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4930 time: 2020-06-17 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d5fcb1aee853c664c1acdc12c8d83e21b2ef64038defa0b8347cbc803f6ee11Block Operator
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