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 4311302 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313288 epoch_slot_no: 14888 block_no: 4311125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1282 time: 2020-06-18 08:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0938a6b611fb729d2c246d0d925c940ca660841094c255cde4ccf616ceccf118Block Operator
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