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 4311353 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313339 epoch_slot_no: 14939 block_no: 4311176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2020-06-18 08:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dfc1f8ec3d712d23a3633e129e8c953ad2164ee32bf7ab0788771e157ab6c12Block Operator
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