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 4310344 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312330 epoch_slot_no: 13930 block_no: 4310167 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2366 time: 2020-06-18 03:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ca513e3534fad83d879acbecf0ca0e2f4b7c4221273f6f457dd435eca6701b1Block Operator
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