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 4310111 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4312097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 4309934 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 15458 time: 2020-06-18 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c878f08b85f0738dd6304e5eb896e41987dd804efb4b3fb3263a8f9b6ca36e5Block Operator
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