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 4310096 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4312082 epoch_slot_no: 13682 block_no: 4309919 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3140 time: 2020-06-18 01:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x369d4a84e929edc13b246a4099a2a2d6fd5e661e6751e7372aca3f51a6e27b1eBlock Operator
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