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 4309770 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311756 epoch_slot_no: 13356 block_no: 4309593 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1942 time: 2020-06-17 23:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07b0f4ca1632707bb5e0c3517248601677dec0c0ab19d9b69f71d1324ae9eeaBlock Operator
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