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 4310457 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312443 epoch_slot_no: 14043 block_no: 4310280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1306 time: 2020-06-18 03:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aceb7fb45f39af03771d39630a181ac067ca31cf53319ddf719bed0bfa61a70Block Operator
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