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 4311383 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313369 epoch_slot_no: 14969 block_no: 4311206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2767 time: 2020-06-18 08:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x276803dc21e0769c980f07d159a0d7cbef03c86aa9759f4ad6d0b88da6aca812Block Operator
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