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 4311263 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313249 epoch_slot_no: 14849 block_no: 4311086 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1590 time: 2020-06-18 08:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c50b47aabf7a037e4f353edd46a4df1adfe4d2b4ac3679aa49d65a420bcfadfBlock Operator
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