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 4310034 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312020 epoch_slot_no: 13620 block_no: 4309857 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4392 time: 2020-06-18 01:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dfbf9f3f2d0928563ec0b3725658b63cf859ef2195d1691e4aa3139fcd79287Block Operator
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