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 4309391 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4311377 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 4309214 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5690 time: 2020-06-17 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09a67229ef99718cfef037157742f3ee21ac0462333b13a44d5d7fe360e834e4Block Operator
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