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 4311496 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313482 epoch_slot_no: 15082 block_no: 4311319 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4049 time: 2020-06-18 09:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41c26e323f4ffe8bc321def8aaa6835ea4213e8640f436f578ed66d9552c4ec2Block Operator
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