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 4310222 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312208 epoch_slot_no: 13808 block_no: 4310045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2030 time: 2020-06-18 02:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfccdb93b3d3c39844bff427faa2ead61f7a9e6064830faef35e24f944abc1c1Block Operator
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