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 4310519 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312505 epoch_slot_no: 14105 block_no: 4310342 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2953 time: 2020-06-18 04:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4003a69287ccfc124366388a1b6657b7c938b91652354b88e24165fcc72459dBlock Operator
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