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 4311379 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313365 epoch_slot_no: 14965 block_no: 4311202 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-06-18 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2ce05b3022abd15920d05f14a4c82fd34f6db0032f581169f36a47987100a7dBlock Operator
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