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 4310295 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312281 epoch_slot_no: 13881 block_no: 4310118 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2510 time: 2020-06-18 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5a7f50cd97e8b3bbc4d154aba7dc0a8e7e7a2cc2a73a676e6ba6f9416fa4fe9Block Operator
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