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 4310737 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312723 epoch_slot_no: 14323 block_no: 4310560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-06-18 05:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afc89c669bf6ddf3b5c655d69829be55692be46b077abe1c29f9824ed91a5afBlock Operator
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