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 4310311 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312297 epoch_slot_no: 13897 block_no: 4310134 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4164 time: 2020-06-18 02:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ce0cf753c374eea9fe4d8d7fede9f3ae43bd6b4d9663ee364d2d2f308f6b45Block Operator
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