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 4310378 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312364 epoch_slot_no: 13964 block_no: 4310201 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7692 time: 2020-06-18 03:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x680e916be2bd27cb510e4bec8194390a1246cfea8fa85235db57d271b7dda623Block Operator
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