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 4309715 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4311701 epoch_slot_no: 13301 block_no: 4309538 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1821 time: 2020-06-17 23:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19cdd3dbf6b9cd6e3246a7dfdf49170f6e5fc7c38aee98d14ddc8f08519bc3f3Block Operator
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