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 4309751 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4311737 epoch_slot_no: 13337 block_no: 4309574 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 14942 time: 2020-06-17 23:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82e90c6f3e4e7a5bc689924ed2ddf79b24ce831933a714a0af0f75fc4730f9e2Block Operator
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