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 4309690 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4311676 epoch_slot_no: 13276 block_no: 4309513 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1467 time: 2020-06-17 23:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08bae6a857cb54813e909a841c4e82c9d99ee2ee13c9d0ebeaf94cc3641c1e44Block Operator
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