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 4311401 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4313387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 4311224 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3828 time: 2020-06-18 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec5626d45bb9fb575fb4cedcc73f67182801c44f483dcdee851d660a7d6aeef6Block Operator
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