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 4310355 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312341 epoch_slot_no: 13941 block_no: 4310178 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1860 time: 2020-06-18 03:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d4469cea540837914d06272404400465605800e44a2d7962fb441b1224b44cBlock Operator
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