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 4310728 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4312714 epoch_slot_no: 14314 block_no: 4310551 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3794 time: 2020-06-18 05:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aae67251e89cf98eb2e6a2cc7bd6471f53f864e1738dc0c27b3a87e6ff61374Block Operator
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