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 4311011 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4312997 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 4310834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5982 time: 2020-06-18 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71917297cb9a5939b5541403e5a656aa26d15b1b07631efe89c1829b0e8e4b20Block Operator
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