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 4311336 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313322 epoch_slot_no: 14922 block_no: 4311159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-06-18 08:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d019cde945afe33efdc8668bcf836c6b845060e314775b23fe780e2d8b92a18Block Operator
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