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 4309831 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4311817 epoch_slot_no: 13417 block_no: 4309654 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2296 time: 2020-06-18 00:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79dc43ba959debd67d7e0448094386ed430eb14f013893039b55a7a4dc5ba047Block Operator
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