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 4310351 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4312337 epoch_slot_no: 13937 block_no: 4310174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1898 time: 2020-06-18 03:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2326591769b5b909ab44d0435ea50e3d7006eff0b00319e2db68f87ab2d21bedBlock Operator
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