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 4311351 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313337 epoch_slot_no: 14937 block_no: 4311174 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3429 time: 2020-06-18 08:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb16869240003bff07a9ecd14c44ac5dee844c883f8de3f8860744e4c7b87403cBlock Operator
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