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 4310279 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312265 epoch_slot_no: 13865 block_no: 4310102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3930 time: 2020-06-18 02:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32d08311a0dfbb8b2cf079e1f5e26a5d730912b76aa9f997b6d5a870efe261e4Block Operator
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