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 4311018 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313004 epoch_slot_no: 14604 block_no: 4310841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1541 time: 2020-06-18 06:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x603f88ddf2c62c956ff2add691bb0a214a7e6c4adc59517b6c02cb398173b055Block Operator
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