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 4309676 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311662 epoch_slot_no: 13262 block_no: 4309499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2054 time: 2020-06-17 23:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x555e64521a7a0c810540f9690d23147de5bb7a74135842c001f3fec6903afe00Block Operator
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