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 4309588 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4311574 epoch_slot_no: 13174 block_no: 4309411 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2020-06-17 22:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6bfd4367ad430b28abe6f9131bf81ebcc239151062cf0c122f66fa3288c3064Block Operator
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