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 4310240 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312226 epoch_slot_no: 13826 block_no: 4310063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1696 time: 2020-06-18 02:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x399c051e6e5061afb235612bd85d026053fa4f5e30f0d0d9a5e1fd3a1cd53e13Block Operator
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