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 4309976 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4311962 epoch_slot_no: 13562 block_no: 4309799 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4872 time: 2020-06-18 01:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106c9c6289aa7b5519a91c92ff4abf44a2bc5875b2ced28286d682175e6a444dBlock Operator
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