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 4311179 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313165 epoch_slot_no: 14765 block_no: 4311002 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-06-18 07:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6f869d5b0743c810774700e22697c0ad72b73c97a37844249f57a558ba9e9e8Block Operator
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