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 4310072 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4312058 epoch_slot_no: 13658 block_no: 4309895 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5388 time: 2020-06-18 01:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76430a276df1f56f743a4177c1558d779e03a809a9a0ad1aa4b4892b6a8c795dBlock Operator
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