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 4310120 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312106 epoch_slot_no: 13706 block_no: 4309943 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8202 time: 2020-06-18 01:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dca8245f74e6a172c8de05c01b7b13635bfc1384d45959051581bd4b206fb1bBlock Operator
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