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 4309462 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4311448 epoch_slot_no: 13048 block_no: 4309285 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2341 time: 2020-06-17 22:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901c4a33f9d14e929ac314e22bd8b91da6a2de69dfca5ab7241af3e71838fdefBlock Operator
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