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 4311221 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4313207 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 4311044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3518 time: 2020-06-18 08:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ff22e002f4da466a2cb2334dad2431a7774fa943bd4697e6dabd6ed814995d5Block Operator
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