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 4310511 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312497 epoch_slot_no: 14097 block_no: 4310334 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-06-18 04:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c57064d41fde3149e23442d8662c136d30c32bd1101c59cfb848c3fbf7f6489Block Operator
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