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 4311551 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4313537 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 4311374 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7316 time: 2020-06-18 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eeaf65f7881166537192170b409432c79b16e16c624b75b3b4c789e30f2bfd3Block Operator
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