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 4311470 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4313456 epoch_slot_no: 15056 block_no: 4311293 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1532 time: 2020-06-18 09:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c777af4325bddd2424385e01f9bb26186b4f4f69f3fad5ede1722ee5af61282Block Operator
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