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 4309438 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311424 epoch_slot_no: 13024 block_no: 4309261 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1750 time: 2020-06-17 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325eb5a7bb090d160668d12e915a071f2585323c4fc0854903bbb93bf206bca3Block Operator
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