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 4311009 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4312995 epoch_slot_no: 14595 block_no: 4310832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1676 time: 2020-06-18 06:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x001d87c39ebeaa7782678654d247dfdf6d36478dd624d7caf04f35ed39424af8Block Operator
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