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 4311448 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313434 epoch_slot_no: 15034 block_no: 4311271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5908 time: 2020-06-18 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02e3c84499ed5c14ceecdff16c156544e64ba312d2fb88a207cfced176c0af61Block Operator
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