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 4310126 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4312112 epoch_slot_no: 13712 block_no: 4309949 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3081 time: 2020-06-18 01:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1430d087ea114ae2a418e0e10d9f405f2ef2bbb74e9c838346f13b734f5cb3ddBlock Operator
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