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 4309045 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311031 epoch_slot_no: 12631 block_no: 4308868 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3048 time: 2020-06-17 19:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x105fa9d612465f9738e67e5fa2e36e3b7bff748c77fb79e895c1f7023d6513afBlock Operator
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