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 4311394 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4313380 epoch_slot_no: 14980 block_no: 4311217 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2604 time: 2020-06-18 08:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8e95f5d161fc745773deac833955869f1ad2bffe4ef8b18e3fe73a1a1ab6ceBlock Operator
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