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 4310389 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312375 epoch_slot_no: 13975 block_no: 4310212 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2729 time: 2020-06-18 03:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe569a9cd5ca90a1880b145b074e0635501e29b75afeee7b6d41824800bc74ebBlock Operator
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