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 4309767 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311753 epoch_slot_no: 13353 block_no: 4309590 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3364 time: 2020-06-17 23:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd38d3482a7c2086ecf8f2ac490f9a785ede9cb03f8eac7d01ecf9a3e372dbe5Block Operator
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