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 4310744 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4312730 epoch_slot_no: 14330 block_no: 4310567 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-06-18 05:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30cf815cc25dc8455ec04233254c46c3eae4944845d2d38bbd3979c731ef922dBlock Operator
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