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 4309638 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311624 epoch_slot_no: 13224 block_no: 4309461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-06-17 23:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86fecddbc7f998f5f29b325bbd0441372841556e9ef676353fc92e4f449634a5Block Operator
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