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 4309682 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4311668 epoch_slot_no: 13268 block_no: 4309505 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2020-06-17 23:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0c418267641a79a6873edbe38aad0395c6d8c858729c3340fc53261f65875daBlock Operator
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