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 4311341 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4313327 epoch_slot_no: 14927 block_no: 4311164 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2559 time: 2020-06-18 08:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf51355e99cf85e746f04072f065f60a383433f04799d9674d973c5116beea026Block Operator
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