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 4310936 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4312922 epoch_slot_no: 14522 block_no: 4310759 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4172 time: 2020-06-18 06:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab08a194f5834bbd5041c08c7036abafba4cf851a44b1c151ee98231a3615aa4Block Operator
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