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 4310862 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4312848 epoch_slot_no: 14448 block_no: 4310685 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-06-18 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624054483a70b5df5da07fe222dfefa32820d7c19a9b79ae8fd5334ebb957a37Block Operator
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