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 4311160 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313146 epoch_slot_no: 14746 block_no: 4310983 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1122 time: 2020-06-18 07:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe95687c26f77482969337d9b9cd1a75659d46558e998db5dc16d6d4e5aa4927bBlock Operator
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