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 4311476 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313462 epoch_slot_no: 15062 block_no: 4311299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-06-18 09:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f5ce1882d729e45191a60bede4c66563a41be77848fb52d7deb9a997183dfd7Block Operator
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