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 4309942 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4311928 epoch_slot_no: 13528 block_no: 4309765 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3966 time: 2020-06-18 00:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d679dd0150f547ea5bc162c596c877f69323765dafd90d9bf300f3750cf0324Block Operator
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