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 4311592 Details
Epoch: 199 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4313578 epoch_slot_no: 15178 block_no: 4311415 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3524 time: 2020-06-18 10:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0588ce83c1291a8bcdfcf7eb1bcf8c3ae5d87ca2a2cc5c2b74c8da4d56d11b26Block Operator
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