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 4309600 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4311586 epoch_slot_no: 13186 block_no: 4309423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5306 time: 2020-06-17 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf39713f6c47e8a5aa338c8ac17773f7ee4ec7bcd2b5b68a929736f57f7d446afBlock Operator
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