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 4311306 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313292 epoch_slot_no: 14892 block_no: 4311129 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-06-18 08:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc77526fb275ac77cc9dc34580583a3bcb3f1d9144fe94e8c2a2414753f432a7bBlock Operator
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