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 4310319 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312305 epoch_slot_no: 13905 block_no: 4310142 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1426 time: 2020-06-18 02:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a151e7de8bc60a284689a56a9d047a44b55942c1fef8c3fc960f492bc971c2fBlock Operator
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