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 4309421 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4311407 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 4309244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1890 time: 2020-06-17 22:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b7c39059d3b1f5bbcfa55ddb3ac9d8585d4c718b6bbcaf3c6ba5febb6585d04Block Operator
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